unbutton
/ʌnˈbʌtən/
verb
- To open or undo the buttons of a piece of clothing.
- He asked his daughter to unbutton the top button of her shirt.
- I had to unbutton my jacket because it was too tight.
- She began to unbutton her coat as she entered the warm room.
- To relax and become less formal or reserved, often after a period of tension or formality.
- It took him a few minutes to unbutton and tell jokes at the party.
- The usually quiet professor unbuttoned during the casual dinner and told funny stories.
- After the meeting, the team finally unbuttoned and shared their real opinions.
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