unlatch

verb

un·latch ˌən-ˈlach

unlatched; unlatching; unlatches

Synonyms of unlatch next

transitive verb

: to open or loose by lifting the latch

intransitive verb

: to become loosed or opened

Examples of unlatch in a Sentence

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This can cause the tailgate to unlatch while the vehicle is in park, the report said. —

Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for unlatch