unbutton

[US]/ʌn'bʌt(ə)n/
[UK]/ˌʌn'bʌtn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. undo the button to reveal; disclose
vi. undo a button

Example Sentences

unbutton a little, Molly.

She unbuttoned her coat.

If the suit is unbuttoned, where should be the stickpin?

I unbuttoned my shirt cuffs.

she unbuttoned her dress from the back.

Real-world Examples

If you look closely you can see that the mum's pants are unbuttoned.

Source: The Ellen Show

So, you can say to a friend, Hey, your top button is unbuttoned. You should button it.

Source: VOA Special June 2019 Collection

Really? She raised her veil and unbuttoned her high fur collar.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

Alice was lying there, her blouse open where I had unbuttoned it, her face flushed, eyes wide in disbelief.

Source: Flowers for Algernon

" I'm one captain, " said a fat man whose tunic was unbuttoned.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Well, it DOES look a little tight. Maybe try unbuttoning the jacket.

Source: VOA Special August 2021 Collection

I unbuttoned my jeans like five minutes ago just looking at this.

Source: Gourmet food, prayer, and love

Mr Bumble put down his hat, unbuttoned his coat, folded his arms, and sat back in his chair.

Source: Oliver Twist (abridged version)

His necktie was pulled down away from his collar, and he had eased the collar by unbuttoning it.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 4

I rolled back over and unbuttoned my jeans, yanking them off awkwardly as I tried to stay horizontal.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

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