undo the catch

Frequency: 7.011.0 per million words

to unfasten a device that holds something in place

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Examples (10)

  • She carefully undid the catch on the antique jewelry box.
  • He struggled to undo the rusty catch on his old briefcase.
  • You'll need to undo the small catch at the top of the gate.
  • I can't seem to undo the catch on this window; it's stuck.
  • Could you help me undo the catch on this necklace?
  • Before accessing his tools, the mechanic had to undo the heavy catch.
  • With trembling hands, he finally undid the ancient catch of the treasure chest.
  • To open the cage, you must first undo this safety catch.
  • She was taught how to undo the catch on her car seat by herself.
  • If you undo the main catch, be careful as the lid is spring-loaded.