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Unlatch: meaning, definitions and examples

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unlatch

 

[ สŒnหˆlรฆtสƒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To unlatch means to release or open a latch, which is a type of fastening mechanism used on doors, gates, and other closures. This action typically involves manipulating the latch to disengage it from its locked position. Unlatching can refer to both manual and mechanical actions, and it often signifies the transition from a closed to an open state, allowing access or entry. It is commonly used in everyday language and can involve various devices, such as door latches, window latches, and gate latches.

Synonyms

disengage, open, release, unfasten, unhook.

Examples of usage

  • I need to unlatch the gate before we can enter the garden.
  • She reached out to unlatch the window and let in some fresh air.
  • He had to unlatch the shed door to retrieve the tools.
  • She quickly unlatches her car door as she rushes inside.

Translations

Translations of the word "unlatch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น destrancar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคฒเฅˆเคš เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entriegeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membuka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะบั€ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otworzyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค–ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉverrouiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desbloquear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kilidi aรงmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ๊ธˆ์„ ํ•ด์ œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odemknout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odblokovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃ้”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklepati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ opna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desbloquear

Etymology

The word 'unlatch' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' and the word 'latch.' The prefix 'un-' signifies reversal or negation, indicating the action of undoing or opening something that is latched. The term 'latch' itself originates from Middle English 'lache' or 'lacche,' which can be traced back to Old English 'lรฆccan,' meaning 'to catch' or 'to take.' In its historical context, latches have been used for centuries as simple fastening devices to secure doors and enclosures. The development of the term 'unlatch' reflects the evolving language and the practical needs for describing actions related to opening and accessing secured spaces. Over time, the use of 'unlatch' has expanded beyond physical latches to be applied metaphorically in various contexts, illustrating the dynamic nature of language and its adaptation to contemporary usage.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,315, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.