Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unlatch
verb
/ʌnˈlætʃ/
Definition
To open a latch or release fastening.
Examples
- She needed to unlatch the gate to let the dog out.
- He reached out to unlatch the door quietly to avoid waking anyone.
- Before entering, make sure to unlatch the window.
Meaning
To remove the latch that holds a door, gate, or similar object closed, allowing it to be opened.
Synonyms
- open
- release
- unfasten
- disengage
