Unbutton Meaning in English
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Definition
To open or undo the buttons of clothing, such as a shirt or jacket.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for shirts, jackets, or anything with buttons. Common phrase: 'unbutton your shirt.' More formal than 'undo,' but standard in everyday speech. Not used for zippers ('unzip').
Spanish: desabotonarPortuguese (BR): desabotoarPortuguese (PT): desabotoarChinese (Simplified): 解开扣子Chinese (Traditional): 解開釦子Hindi: बटन खोलनाArabic: فك الأزرارBengali: বোতাম খোলাRussian: расстегнутьJapanese: ボタンを外すVietnamese: cởi nútKorean: 단추를 풀다Turkish: düğmelerini açmakUrdu: بٹن کھولناIndonesian: membuka kancing
Example Sentences
He unbuttoned his shirt to cool down.
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Can you unbutton the back of my dress?
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She slowly unbuttoned her jacket as she walked in.
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Please unbutton your coat before entering.
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You don't have to unbutton every button, just the top two.
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After dinner, he had to unbutton his pants because he was so full.
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