Vocabulary Entry

unlatched

|verb • adjective

verb

To undo the latch of something, typically a door or gate, allowing it to open.

Example Sentences

"She unlatched the gate to let the dog inside."

"He unlatched the window to let in some fresh air."

"The child unlatched the toy box to reach for the blocks."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The unlatched door swung open with the wind."

"He found the unlatched cupboard and quickly closed it."

"The unlatched gate posed a safety risk for the children playing nearby."