unlock

verb
UK: /ʌnˈlɒk/
US: /ʌnˈlɑːk/

  1. To open something that is locked, usually with a key.

    1. I unlock the door every morning to open the shop.
    2. She used her key to unlock the bicycle from the rack, ready to go home.

  2. To make something available or accessible.

    1. Let's unlock new levels in the game together, it's so much fun!
    2. This course is designed to unlock your full potential and help you succeed.

  3. To release or free something that was previously held back or constrained.

    1. A good night's sleep can unlock your creativity and focus.
    2. The new policy is expected to unlock significant investment in the region over time.

Synonyms

open release free unblock
unlock noun

  1. The act of opening something that is locked.

    1. The unlock of the safe revealed hidden treasures.
    2. He listened for the click of the unlock, then slowly opened the gate.
unlock adjective

  1. Relating to an action that removes a lock or restriction.

    1. The software upgrade provided an unlock code for premium features.
    2. They needed a special unlock tool to get past the security system.
unlock idiom

  1. The process of bypassing security restrictions on a device or system.

    1. The user performed an unlock on their mobile phone.
    2. The phone requires an unlock procedure because it's from another country.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unlock" in English means: To open something that is locked, usually with a key., To make something available or accessible., To release or free something that was previously held back or constrained..

The phonetic transcription of "unlock" is /ʌnˈlɒk/ in British English and /ʌnˈlɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unlock": open, release, free, unblock.

Example usage of "unlock": "I unlock the door every morning to open the shop.". More examples on the page.