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unfasten

расстёгивать

Meaning of unfasten

open fastener

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EN-UK/tə ʌnˈfæsən/
EN-US/ʌnˈfæsən/
unfasten
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unfasten with Russian translation

unfasten usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Нужно расстёгивать ремень перед стиркой.

You need to unfasten the strap before washing it.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она стала расстёгивать крошечную застёжку ногтями.

She tried to unfasten the tiny clasp with her nails.

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unfasten belongs to the topic "Accessories". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

unfastenрасстёгивать
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

unfasten synonyms

Related words worth learning together

unbutton
Specifically used for opening buttons on garments.
unzip
Used specifically for opening zippers.
unbuckle
Specifically for opening buckles (belts, straps).
untie
Used for loosening or opening knots and laces.
unclip
Used for removing or opening clips and small fasteners.
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unbutton

Specifically used for opening buttons on garments.

B1Often

She unbuttoned her blouse before changing.

🇬🇧en

Used specifically for opening zippers.

B1Often

He unzipped his jacket as he warmed up.

U
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unbuckle

Specifically for opening buckles (belts, straps).

B1Often

She unbuckled her belt before sitting down.

🇬🇧en

Used for loosening or opening knots and laces.

B1Very Often

He untied his shoelaces before taking off his shoes.

U
🇬🇧en
unclip

Used for removing or opening clips and small fasteners.

B1Often

She unclipped the microphone from her lapel.

U
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unhook

Used for releasing something from a hook or clasp.

B1Often

He unhooked the picture from the wall.

🇬🇧en

To make something less tight; may not mean fully opening a fastening.

B1Often

She loosened the strap so it felt more comfortable.

🇬🇧en

General term meaning to let go or set free; broader and more formal than 'unfasten'.

B1Very Often

Release the catch to open the lid.

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disengage

More formal/technical: to separate or disconnect engaged parts; less common for clothing.

B1Rarely

Disengage the gear before attempting repairs.

🇬🇧en

A very general verb meaning to make accessible or not closed; can apply to fastenings but is broader.

B1Very Often

Open your coat if you're too warm.

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unfasten meaning: what does it mean?

open fastener

unfasten pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

unfasten is pronounced as /tə ʌnˈfæsən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

unfasten definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

You need to unfasten the strap before washing it. Translation: Нужно расстёгивать ремень перед стиркой.

Is unfasten part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, unfasten (расстёгивать) can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is unfasten part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, unfasten (расстёгивать) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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