unfasten

verb (unfasten, unfastens, unfastened, unfastening)

«unfasten» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To unfasten something means to open it or undo it, such as a button, buckle, belt, seat belt, clasp or lock. tree →
Unfasten also means to come undone: «The strap unfastened.» tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life you unfasten your coat, shoes or bag; in safety: never unfasten your seat belt while the car or plane is moving, and wait until the sign is off. Phrases: unfasten your seat belt, unfasten the buckle, unfasten the straps.

Examples

Please do not unfasten your seat belt until the plane has stopped. tree →
She unfastened her coat in the warm classroom. tree →
He unfastened the gate and let the dog in. tree →
Can you help me unfasten this necklace? tree →
The baby learnt to unfasten the straps of his pushchair. tree →
Unfasten the buckles of your helmet before you take it off. tree →
Come and unfasten it for me.’ tree →

Note

Regular verb. The t is silent: «un-FAH-sen» (UK) or «un-FAS-en» (US), like «fasten». Same meaning as «undo». Opposite: fasten, do up.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «unfasten» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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