unfastened
adjective (unfastened); also past form of the verb unfasten (unfasten, unfastens, unfastened, unfastening)
Everyday
- Unfastened means not fastened, not closed or done up: an unfastened seat belt, an unfastened gate. tree →
- To unfasten something is to open or undo it: unfasten the buckle. tree →
In the lessons
In safety lessons: an unfastened seat belt or helmet strap is dangerous, so check it is done up. In everyday life, unfastened shoes, buttons and coats. Phrases: unfastened seat belt, came unfastened, unfasten the clasp.
Examples
- Never travel with your seat belt unfastened. tree →
- His coat was unfastened and flapping in the wind. tree →
- The gate was left unfastened and the dog ran out. tree →
- She unfastened the clasp of her necklace. tree →
- My helmet strap came unfastened. tree →
- Unfasten your shoes before taking them off. tree →
- The string was easy to untie, and the king’s son soon unfastened the bundle. tree →
Note
«Un-» + «fasten». The t is silent: UN-FAH-sned / un-FAS-end. Similar: undone, open, loose. Opposite: fastened.
On Mova
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