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View synonyms for unbar

unbar

[ uhn-bahr ]

verb (used with object)

, un·barred, un·bar·ring.
  1. to remove a bar or bars from; open; unlock; unbolt:

    to unbar a door.



unbar

/ ʌnˈbɑː /

verb

  1. to take away a bar or bars from
  2. to unfasten bars, locks, etc, from (a door); open
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of unbar1

First recorded in 1300–50, unbar is from the Middle English word unbarren. See un- 2, bar 1
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Example Sentences

I love to lock my door upon the real world, and unbar the portals of my fairy palace—my thought-realm.

The guard instantly ordered me to unbar the doors and come out, or they would break the house down.

At all events, he did not deem any further explanations necessary, but descended forthwith, and began to unbar the door.

It takes only a minute to cross the hall and unbar the front doors.

If only we could make some one of our folk hear without too much noise, they could unbar it from their side.

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