Unfasten Meaning in English
word
ʌnˈfæsn
uhn-FAS-n
ʌnfˈɑːsən
uhn-FAH-suhn
Definition
To open, loosen, or release something that has been closed, locked, or fixed, such as a button, belt, or strap.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or technical than 'open' or 'undo'. Commonly used with buttons, zippers, belts, straps, and mechanical fasteners. Rare in casual speech; people often say 'undo' or 'take off' for clothes instead.
Spanish: desabrochar - desatar - soltarPortuguese (BR): desabotoar - soltar - destravarPortuguese (PT): desabotoar - soltar - destravarChinese (Simplified): 解开 - 松开Chinese (Traditional): 解開 - 鬆開Hindi: खोलना - खोल देना (बटन आदि)Arabic: يفك - يفتحBengali: খুলে ফেলা - খুলে দেওয়াRussian: расстегнуть - отстегнуть - открыть (замок)Japanese: 外す - 解く(ほどく)Vietnamese: tháo ra - mở raKorean: 풀다 - 열다Turkish: çözmek - açmakUrdu: کھولنا - کھول دیناIndonesian: melepas - membuka
Example Sentences
Please unfasten your seatbelt.
basic
She unfastened the buttons on her coat.
basic
Can you unfasten this strap for me?
basic
He quickly unfastened the dog's leash at the park.
natural
Make sure to unfasten any jewelry before surgery.
natural
He struggled to unfasten the rusty lock.
natural