Unlatch

/ʌnˈlætʃ/

कुंडी खोलना; लैच हटाकर खोलना

Origin & History

From un- (meaning “reverse an action”) + latch; recorded from the 17th century.

un- (अर्थ: “किया हुआ उलट देना”) + latch से बना; 17वीं शताब्दी से प्रचलित।

Definition

To open a door, gate, or lid by lifting or releasing its latch; by extension, to release something that is fastened or secured.

कुंडी/लैच को उठाकर या छोड़कर दरवाज़ा, फाटक या ढक्कन खोलना; विस्तार से, किसी कुंडी-लगे/बंद किए गए हिस्से को खोलकर मुक्त करना।

Parts of Speech

Verb:
She unlatched the gate and walked into the garden.
उसने फाटक की कुंडी खोली और बगीचे में चली गई।

Usage Examples

He unlatched the window to let in some fresh air.
Please unlatch the door when you hear the bell.
The suitcase wouldn’t open until she unlatched both clips.
He quietly unlatched the garden gate to avoid waking anyone.

Related Forms

Noun
Unlatching
Verb
Unlatching / Unlatched

Idioms & Phrases

Unlatch the door to (something)
किसी चीज़ के लिए रास्ता/दरवाज़ा खोल देना
Unlatch the gate (to change)
परिवर्तन के लिए द्वार खोल देना