unlatched
Freed the bolt
Unlatched means not secured by a latch—a door or gate left unlatched can swing open freely.
To unlatch is to release the latch mechanism: She unlatched the gate and stepped into the garden.
Figuratively, something unlatched is unsecured or accessible: His mind unlatched memories he'd kept closed for years.
Partially open
- unfastenedNot held closed
- unboltedLock mechanism disengaged
- unlockedNot fastened shut
- unhookedReleased from a clasp
unsecured · open · unclosed · unbarred · swinging · door · gate · window
Not backed by collateral
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- exposedOut in open
- accessibleAble to be reached
- breachableCapable of being penetrated
unguarded · unsafe · open · entry · intrusion · break-in · security · risk
ajar
Partially open
- unfastenedNot held closed
- unboltedLock mechanism disengaged
- unlockedNot fastened shut
unhooked · unsecured · open · unclosed · unbarred · swinging · door · gate · window · hatch
unsecured
Not backed by collateral
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- exposedOut in open
- accessibleAble to be reached
breachable · unguarded · unsafe · open · entry · intrusion · break-in · security · risk · oversight
unfasten
Release from attachment
loosen · unbolt · unclasp · unlock · undo · free · slip · lift · flip · trigger
- fastening statesfastened, unfastened, locked, unlocked, bolted
- opennessopen, openness, transparent, transparency, accessible
- fabric statesworn, clean, dirty, ripped, stretched
- not fully closedajar, half-open, slightly open, cracked, parted
- electrical stateson, off, live, dead, energized