Unfasten: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfasten
[ ʌnˈfɑːs(ə)n ]
clothing
To unfasten means to undo or release a fastening or attachment, such as a button, buckle, or zipper.
Synonyms
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.
relationship
To unfasten can also mean to detach or break a connection or bond, often emotionally.
Synonyms
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
Etymology
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'.
See also: fastened, fastener, fasteners, fastening, fastenings, unfastening.