unbuckle

[ uhn-buhk-uhl ]

verb (used without object)

, un·buck·led, un·buck·ling.

1. to unfasten the buckle or buckles of.

verb (used without object)

, un·buck·led, un·buck·ling.

1. to undo a buckle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbuckle¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, unbuckle is from the Middle English word unboclen. See un- ², buckle

Example Sentences

Minor violations such as a broken taillight or seat belt left unbuckled may lead to a ticket for an average motorist — but for someone who is undocumented it can have life-altering consequences.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he had just parked and was unbuckling his son from his seat when he noticed the creature standing just feet away from his car.

From New York Times

Ra’Miyah’s brother had unbuckled her from her car seat, and Williams found her facedown on the floor in the backseat of the van.

From Seattle Times

If the incident had happened at cruise altitude when some passengers had unbuckled, someone could have been sucked out of the plane.

From Seattle Times

Faye said she took off her mask so her seatmate could hear her and said “on the count of three I’m going to unbuckle him. We’re going to pull him out.”

From Seattle Times