Unfastening

Pronunciation: /ˈənˈfæsənˈɪŋ/

Unfastening (noun)

  1. The act of opening something that was closed or fixed with a strap, button, knot, or lock.
  2. The act of loosening a knot or tie so it can be taken off or separated.
  3. The act of separating parts that were joined, such as cables or fittings, by loosening their fixing.

Examples

  • Unfastening the strap takes only a moment.
  • The unfastening of the latch releases the door.