Unhook
(verb)
To unfasten or detach something by releasing it from a hook or hooks.
Origin:
The word "unhook" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "reverse of" and "hook" which refers to a bent piece of metal or other material that is used to fasten things together or to hold something in place.
Examples:
- She unhooked the necklace from her ears.
- I need to unhook the picture from the wall before I move it.
- He unhooked the fish from the line and put it back in the water.
- The door was unhooked from its hinges.
- She unhooked her bra and let it fall to the floor.