unclasp

Unclasp is a verb that means to release or free something from a clasped or fastened position. It is often used in the context of clothing, such as unclasping a collar or unclasping a belt. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of releasing or freeing something from a tight or restrictive situation. For example, one might say that a person has unclasped themselves from the constraints of their past. The opposite of unclasp is clasp, which means to fasten or hold something together. Unclasp can be used in both transitive and intransitive forms. In the transitive form, the object being unclasped is specified, as in "She unclasped her hands." In the intransitive form, the action is performed without specifying the object, as in "He unclasped his hands in relief." The verb unclasp is derived from the noun clasp, which refers to a device used to fasten or hold something together, such as a buckle or a button. The term unclasp is commonly used in everyday language and is understood by speakers of English as a native or second language.