unfasten

pronunciation

How to pronounce unfasten in British English: UK [ʌnˈfɑ:sn]word uk audio image

How to pronounce unfasten in American English: US [ʌnˈfæsn] word us audio image

  • Verb:
    cause to become undone
    become undone or untied

Word Origin

unfasten (v.)
early 13c., from un- (2) "opposite of" + fasten. Old English had unfæstnian "to unfasten." Related: Unfastened; unfastening.

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vt. & vi.

fasten

Example

1. May I unfasten my seat belt now ?
2. You may now unfasten your seatbelt .
3. To untie or unfasten , as wrappings or bindings .
4. How can I unfasten the seat-belt ?
5. How do I unfasten this ?

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