Unbuckle Meaning in English

word

US

ʌnˈbʌkəl

uhn-BUK-uhl

UK

ʌnbˈʌkəl

un-BUK-uhl

Definition

To open or release a buckle, such as on a belt, strap, or shoe. You unbuckle something when you want to remove or loosen it.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used for seat belts, belts, shoes, or bags. Opposite of 'buckle' (to fasten). Often appears in instructions: 'Please unbuckle your seat belt.' Not used for buttons or zippers.

• Spanish: desabrochar - desabrocharse (cinturón, hebilla)
• Portuguese (BR): desabotoar - desafivelar (cinto, fivela)
• Portuguese (PT): desapertar - desafivelar (cinto, fivela)
• Chinese (Simplified): 解开（扣子/皮带）
• Chinese (Traditional): 解開（釦子/皮帶）
• Hindi: खोलना (बकल, बेल्ट आदि)
• Arabic: فك المشبك - فك الحزام
• Bengali: বাকল খোলা - ফিতার তালা খোলা
• Russian: расстегнуть (пряжку) - отстегнуть
• Japanese: バックルを外す
• Vietnamese: mở khóa (dây đai) - tháo chốt (dây) - tháo khóa (đai, thắt lưng)
• Korean: 버클을 풀다
• Turkish: tokasını açmak - kemerini çözmek
• Urdu: بکّل کھولنا
• Indonesian: melepas gesper - membuka gesper

Example Sentences

Please unbuckle your seat belt after the plane stops.

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He taught his son how to unbuckle his new shoes.

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You need to unbuckle your belt before changing clothes.

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My backpack kept falling open, so I had to unbuckle and adjust the straps.

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Don’t forget to unbuckle the baby from the car seat when we arrive.

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It feels so good to unbuckle my belt after a big meal.

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