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unbolt

[ˌʌnˈbəʊlt]

unbolt Definition

  • 1to open a door or window by removing the bolt that keeps it closed
  • 2to remove a bolt from something

Using unbolt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unbolt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She unbolted the door and let him in.

  • Example

    He unbolted the lid of the box and peered inside.

  • Example

    I need to unbolt this panel to access the wiring.

unbolt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unbolt

Antonyms for unbolt

Phrases with unbolt

  • unbolt the door/window

    to remove the bolt that keeps a door or window closed

    Example

    Can you please unbolt the window so we can get some fresh air?

  • unbolt the panel/lid

    to remove the bolt that keeps a panel or lid attached

    Example

    You'll need to unbolt the panel to access the engine.

  • to remove a bolt that attaches something to something else

    Example

    I need to unbolt the wheel from the car to change the tire.

Origins of unbolt

from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'bolt'

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Summary: unbolt in Brief

'Unbolt' [ˌʌnˈbəʊlt] is a verb that means to open a door or window by removing the bolt that keeps it closed or to remove a bolt from something. It is often used to describe the act of removing a bolt from a panel or lid to access what's inside, as in 'He unbolted the lid of the box and peered inside.' Synonyms include 'open' and 'unlock,' while informal alternatives are 'pop open' and 'crack open.'