Unbutton Meaning in English
word
ənˈbətən
uhn-BUH-tuhn
ʌnbˈʌtən
un-BUT-uhn
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
She slowly unbuttoned her jacket as she walked in.
natural
You don't have to unbutton every button, just the top two.
natural
Please unbutton your coat before entering.
basic
He unbuttoned his shirt to cool down.
basic
Can you unbutton the back of my dress?
basic
After dinner, he had to unbutton his pants because he was so full.
natural