Opposite of present participle for to fasten with a lock, especially on doors
“He soon heard her unlock the door.”
Opposite of present participle for to clasp or entangle in a struggle or embrace
“I release her reluctantly and watch her walk away and disappear into the distance.”
Opposite of present participle for to join together via a locking action or mechanism
“I see my aunt spread her fingers and point them, root-like, at the ground, and the wisps begin to rise around her feet.”
Opposite of present participle for to make or become rigidly fixed or immovable
“Using a quick twisting action, the plastic trigger will loosen, and you can collapse the tent to pack it away neatly.”
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