Unfastening: meaning, definitions and examples

Usually used when talking about opening something that is secured, like a belt, seatbelt, or latch.

• She was unfastening her seatbelt after the car stopped.
• The teacher helped the child with unfastening his backpack.

Commonly used in a general sense to reverse or remove an action, like untying, unbuttoning, or even in digital contexts to revert an action.

• He started to undo the knots on the rope.
• If you make a mistake, just press 'Ctrl+Z' to undo.

Typically used when something is attached to a hook or similar object, like a piece of clothing or a fish caught on a hook.

• He unhooked his jacket from the coat rack.
• After catching a fish, she carefully unhooked it and released it back into the water.

Specifically used when opening something that has a zipper, such as a bag, jacket, or pants.

• She unzipped her suitcase to start packing.
• He unzipped his jacket as he entered the warm room.

Used when talking about undoing something that was secured, such as a button, belt, or clasp.

• She is unfastening her seatbelt
• I heard the unfastening of the lock as he opened the door

Used when permitting something to be free or let go, often in emotional or physical contexts.

• She released the bird from its cage
• They decided to release the new software update next week

Commonly used for making something less tight or firm, often for things like screws, clothing, or grips.

• He loosened his tie after a long day at work
• Please loosen the screws a bit

Appropriate for describing an object being removed from a larger structure or separating components that were meant to be connected.

• He detached the trailer from the truck
• The astronaut carefully detached the module from the spacecraft