unlatches
Frees the door
Unlatches means to open by lifting or releasing a latch—a simple fastening device that holds a door, gate, or window closed.
She unlatched the garden gate and stepped through.
The word implies a deliberate, often quiet action, distinct from unlocking (which requires a key) or simply opening.
Releases from attachment
- unboltsReleases a sliding lock
- unhooksReleases from a curved fastener
- unclaspsOpens a closure
- disengagesSeparates from attachment
releases · loosens · detaches · uncouples · unstraps · unpins · unsticks · unbuckles
Removes from captivity
- releasesLets go or publishes
- opensAllows passage through
- lets outPermits to leave
- escapesActs of fleeing
unleashes · uncages · liberates · unbridles · sets free · breaks free
Lock-opening device
- latchkeyKey to outer door
- skeleton keyLock opener for many doors
- pickPointed breaking tool
- tumblerFlat-bottomed drinking vessel
deadbolt · bolt · padlock · combination · locksmith · keyhole · passkey · master key
unfastens
Releases from attachment
disengages · releases · loosens · detaches · uncouples · unstraps · unpins · unsticks · unbuckles · unsnaps
frees
Removes from captivity
escapes · unleashes · uncages · liberates · unbridles · sets free · breaks free
key
Lock-opening device
- latchkeyKey to outer door
- skeleton keyLock opener for many doors
- pickPointed breaking tool
tumbler · deadbolt · bolt · padlock · combination · locksmith · keyhole · passkey · master key
door
Hinged room barrier
chest · trunk · hatch · cage · coop · hutch · stall · pen · shutters · trapdoor