Unfasten: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfasten

[ ʌnˈfɑːs(ə)n ]

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clothing

To unfasten means to undo or release a fastening or attachment, such as a button, buckle, or zipper.

Synonyms

release, undo, unhook

Examples of usage

I need to unfasten my belt after a big meal.
She quickly unfastened the buttons of her coat.
The child struggled to unfasten the knot in his shoelaces.

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relationship

To unfasten can also mean to detach or break a connection or bond, often emotionally.

Synonyms

break, detach, separate

Examples of usage

It's hard to unfasten yourself from someone you've loved for so long.
She decided to unfasten herself from the toxic relationship.
He needed to unfasten his feelings towards his ex.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfasten" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desapertar

desabotoar
desatar

🇮🇳 खोलना

🇩🇪 lösen

aufmachen
abnehmen

🇮🇩 melepaskan

🇺🇦 розстебнути

відкрити
відчепити

🇵🇱 rozpiąć

🇯🇵 外す (hazusu)

🇫🇷 défaire

détacher
desserrer

🇪🇸 desabrochar

desatar
aflojar

🇹🇷 çözmek

açmak
gevşetmek

🇰🇷 풀다 (pulda)

🇸🇦 يفك (yafukk)

🇨🇿 rozepnout

🇸🇰 rozopnúť

🇨🇳 解开 (jiěkāi)

🇸🇮 odpeti

🇮🇸 losna

losa
opna

🇰🇿 шешу

🇬🇪 გახსნა (gaxsna)

🇦🇿 açmaq

🇲🇽 desabrochar

desatar
aflojar

Word origin

The word 'unfasten' originated from Middle English, with the prefix 'un-' meaning 'to reverse' or 'not' and 'fasten' meaning 'to make fast or secure'. The term has been in use since the 14th century, evolving to its current meaning of 'to undo or release'.