unstaple
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Definition
Verb: To remove one or more staples from something. This action involves detaching items that have been fastened together using staples.
Usage
The verb "unstaple" describes the specific action of taking out staples. It is typically used when you need to separate papers or materials that have been stapled. * You should unstaple the documents before scanning them. * Please unstaple the old report from the binder.
Examples
- "I need to these pages to make copies of them individually."
- "The librarian asked us to any booklets before recycling them."
- "Can you help me this thick stack of papers? The staple is very tight."
Advanced Usage
- "to unstaple something from something": This construction is used to specify what is being detached and what it is being detached from.
- He carefully unstabled the check from the invoice.
- You must unstaple the application form from the instruction booklet.
Variants and Related Words
- Staple (verb): The direct opposite action; to fasten with a staple or staples.
- Please staple the report in the top left corner.
- Unfasten (verb): A more general synonym for opening or detaching something that is secured.
Synonyms
- Detach
- Remove the staples from
- Take apart (in the context of stapled items)
Antonyms
- Staple
- Fasten
- Attach
Verb
- take the staples off
- unstaple the piece of paper from the receipt