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

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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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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