unlatch

verb

un·​latch ˌən-ˈlach How to pronounce unlatch (audio)
unlatched; unlatching; unlatches

transitive verb

: to open or loose by lifting the latch

intransitive verb

: to become loosed or opened

Examples of unlatch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For the Chevrolet adapter, press the button on top to unlatch the adapter from your vehicle, then use the latch on the NACS side of the adapter to release the Tesla cable. Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 Isaacman is now maneuvering a crank to open and unlatch the door. Denise Chow, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024 The electronic gate-release, which could unlatch the tailgate while the vehicle is in motion, can cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA. Amaris Encinas, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024 This beloved cleaning device uses powerful suction to unlatch stains and debris from carpets, upholstery, and car interiors. Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for unlatch 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1625, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of unlatch was circa 1625

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Cite this Entry

“Unlatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlatch. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

unlatch

verb
un·​latch ˌən-ˈlach How to pronounce unlatch (audio)
1
: to open or loose by lifting the latch
2
: to become loosed or opened

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