verb to unfasten or release a buckle or fastening
Refers to the act of unfastening a belt or strap on a piece of clothing or accessory.
Can be used in sports equipment such as helmets or pads, where unbuckling is necessary for removal or adjustment.
In the context of luggage or bags, unbuckling may refer to releasing a buckle or fastener to open or close a compartment.
Used to describe the action of releasing a seatbelt or safety belt in a vehicle.
In safety procedures, unbuckling may be a step in releasing oneself from a harness or restraint.
In a novel, the protagonist felt a sense of relief as he reached down to unbuckle his seatbelt and step out of the car.
During a therapy session, the psychologist asked the patient to imagine unbuckling the burdens and stress that they carry with them.
As the plane landed, the flight attendant reminded passengers to remain seated until the seatbelt sign was turned off and to unbuckle their seatbelts only when it was safe to do so.
The mechanic advised the driver to regularly check and maintain the condition of the seatbelt buckle to ensure it functions properly in case of an emergency.