Unlatching

Pronunciation: /ˈənˈɫætˈtʃɪŋ/

Unlatching (verb)

  1. The action of opening something that is closed with a latch.

Examples

  • Unlatching the gate allowed the animals to roam freely.
  • She is unlatching the gate to let the dog out.

Common collocations: unlatch a door, easily unlatching, carefully unlatching

Synonyms of Unlatching

Neutral

Antonyms of Unlatching

  • The opposite action of securing something.