Unfasten

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfæsən/

Definitions of unfasten

verb to release or undo a fastening or restraint

Example Sentences

A1 Please unfasten your seatbelt before exiting the vehicle.

A2 I struggled to unfasten the stubborn knot in the rope.

B1 The mechanic had to unfasten several screws to access the engine.

B2 She quickly unfastened the latch and opened the door to the storage room.

C1 The engineer carefully unfastened the panel to reveal the inner workings of the machine.

C2 In order to repair the device, the technician had to unfasten multiple components and reassemble them later.

Examples of unfasten in a Sentence

formal Please remember to unfasten your seatbelt before exiting the vehicle.

informal Don't forget to unfasten your shoelaces before taking off your shoes.

slang I had to unfasten my belt after eating too much at the buffet.

figurative She needed to unfasten her mind from the stress of work by taking a break.

Grammatical Forms of unfasten

• past tense: unfastened
• plural: unfasten
• comparative: more unfastened
• superlative: most unfastened
• present tense: unfasten
• future tense: will unfasten
• perfect tense: has unfastened
• continuous tense: is unfastening
• singular: unfastens
• positive degree: unfasten
• infinitive: to unfasten
• gerund: unfastening
• participle: unfastening

Origin and Evolution of unfasten

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unfasten' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the verb 'fasten' which comes from Old English 'fæstnian' meaning 'to make fast or firm'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unfasten' has retained its original meaning of 'to release or undo something that was previously fastened'. However, its usage has expanded to include metaphorical meanings such as 'to loosen or relax a grip on something' or 'to free oneself from constraints'.