Unfasten (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to become undone; "unfasten your belt".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Unfasten the screws to disassemble the bookshelf.
- She slowly began to unfasten the zipper on her jacket.
- The nurse helped the patient unfasten the intricate laces on her shoes.
- To get some fresh air, she leaned over to unfasten the window lock.
- When arriving at her seat, the passenger had to unfasten the overhead luggage compartment.
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Meaning 2
Become undone or untied; "The shoelaces unfastened".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Her shirt buttons began to unfasten as she rushed to get out of the house on time.
- After the long hike, the laces of his hiking boots slowly started to unfasten.
- While running, the ribbons of her ballet shoes unfastened and caused her to stumble.
- The zip of her jacket unfastened in the strong gust of wind, leaving her cold and shivering.
- As she pulled her suitcase out of the car, the fragile luggage straps began to unfasten.