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Unlatched: meaning, definitions and examples

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unlatched

 

[ สŒnหˆlรฆtสƒt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

status of a latch

The term 'unlatched' refers to the state of a latch that has been disengaged or opened. This means that the latch, which is a device used to secure doors, gates, or other closures, is no longer holding something closed. In practical terms, an unlatched door is considered unsecured and can be easily opened. The state of being unlatched is often associated with security and accessibility, making it important in contexts where safety is a concern.

Synonyms

open, released, unlocked

Examples of usage

  • The door was left unlatched, allowing the wind to swing it open.
  • Always check if the gate is unlatched before entering the yard.
  • The unlatched cabinet left the contents vulnerable to spilling.

Translations

Translations of the word "unlatched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น destravado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฒเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช offen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbuka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะบั€ะธั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otwarty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค–ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉverrouillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desbloqueado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odemฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odblokovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœช้”ๅฎš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklepan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ opinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desbloqueado

Etymology

The word 'unlatched' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which conveys the meaning of 'not' or 'the opposite of', combined with the word 'latched'. The root 'latch' comes from Middle English 'lache', which traces back to Old English 'lรฆccan', meaning 'to catch or seize'. Historically, latches have been used since ancient times as simple fastening devices. The evolution of 'unlatched' reflects the changing nature of security mechanisms in homes and buildings, as well as the transition from physical to digital locks. This term is particularly relevant in discussions of safety and intrusion, reflecting its importance in everyday language surrounding the security of spaces.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,084 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.