unstaple

Undo metal binding

To unstaple is to remove a staple or staples from something, typically papers that have been fastened together: She unstapled the documents to make copies.

The word implies reversing what stapling did—separating pages or materials that were joined.

action

remove

Take something away

loosen · release · separate · pry · pull · pluck · disengage · free · undo · unclip

office

desk

Furniture for writing

fastener · paper clips · binder · hole punch · stationery · office supplies · paperwork · filing cabinet · inbox · collate

paperwork

documents

Formal written records

forms · packets · manuscripts · correspondence · memos · invoices · contracts · proposals · applications · photocopies

Opposites
fastening action

unstaplestaple

Basic dietary necessity

fasten · attach · secure · bind · clip

Family

unstapled, unstaples, unstapling

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G