unscrew

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de retirer une vis ou d'ouvrir quelque chose en tournant.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing a screw or opening something by turning.

1. Loosen by turningB1formal

   To remove or loosen something by turning it, typically a screw, lid, or cap.

   dévisser

   • He unscrewed the lid of the jar with effort.
   • She unscrewed the light bulb to replace it.
   • The mechanic unscrewed the bolts to remove the wheel.

   Synonymesloosenundounfastenuntwist

   Antonymesscrewtighten

2. Detach by turningB1formal

   To detach or separate something from its fixture by rotating it.

   Détacher en tournant

   • Please unscrew the cap before using the bottle.
   • He unscrewed the handle from the door.
   • The plumber unscrewed the pipe to check for a leak.

   Synonymesdisengageloosenunboltundounfastenuntwist

   Antonymesscrewtighten