Unlock: meaning, definitions and examples

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unlock

 

[ สŒnหˆlษ’k ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

access, security

To unlock means to open or make accessible something that was previously secured, whether that be a device, a door, or a lock. This involves releasing the mechanism that keeps something closed. The action can also refer to allowing someone to gain access to certain information or privileges. Unlocking can be accomplished through various means, like using a key, a password, or a biometric scan.

Synonyms

open, release, unfasten, unlatched

Examples of usage

  • I need to unlock my phone to make a call.
  • He forgot the code that would unlock the safe.
  • The new update will unlock additional features in the app.

Translations

Translations of the word "unlock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desbloquear

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคฒเฅ‰เค• เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entsperren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membuka kunci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฑะปะพะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odblokowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚’่งฃ้™คใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉverrouiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desbloquear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kilidi aรงmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ๊ธˆ์„ ํ•ด์ œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชุญ ุงู„ู‚ูู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odemknout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odomknรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃ้”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklepati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ opna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปั‹ะฟั‚ะฐะฝ ะฑะพัะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desbloquear

Etymology

The word 'unlock' has its origins in Old English, where 'un-' is a prefix meaning 'not' or 'reverse of,' and 'locc' means 'lock.' The combination of these elements conveys the idea of reversing the action of locking something. The term has been in use since at least the 14th century, primarily related to physical objects like doors and chests. Over time, it has evolved to include metaphorical meanings, such as gaining access to information or opportunities. With the advent of technology, 'unlock' has taken on various new applications, from digital devices to online content, broadening its usage and relevance in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,013, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.