Unlocked: meaning, definitions and examples

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unlocked

 

[ สŒnหˆlษ’kt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

state of access

The term 'unlocked' refers to the condition of something that is not locked or secured, allowing access. This can apply to physical objects, like doors or devices, as well as digital items, such as software or files. When something is unlocked, it becomes accessible to users or individuals without restrictions. The opposite of unlocked is locked, which indicates the presence of barriers to entry or access.

Synonyms

accessible, free, open, released.

Examples of usage

  • The door was unlocked, allowing us to enter.
  • Her phone was unlocked and accessible to anyone.
  • The data was unlocked after the software update.
Context #2 | Verb

action of opening

To unlock means to remove the security or barrier from an object, making it available for use or access. This can involve physical actions, such as turning a key in a lock, or pressing a button on a device. Unlocking is commonly applied to doors, safes, and digital devices, allowing the user to gain access to previously secured content or locations.

Synonyms

free, open, release, unfasten.

Examples of usage

  • He unlocked the door with his key.
  • She unlocked her phone using her fingerprint.
  • Please unlock the file to access the documents.

Translations

Translations of the word "unlocked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desbloqueado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคฒเฅ‰เค• เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entsperrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkunci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฑะปะพะบะพะฒะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odblokowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒƒใ‚ฏ่งฃ้™คใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉbloquรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desbloqueado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kilidi aรงฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ๊ธˆ ํ•ด์ œ๋จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odemฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odomknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃ้”็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklepan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ opnaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desbloqueado

Etymology

The word 'unlock' dates back to Old English 'unlocian', which means 'to release from a locked state'. The prefix 'un-' denotes negation, while 'locian' is derived from the Proto-Germanic word '*lukลnฤ…', meaning 'to close' or 'to lock'. The usage of 'unlock' has evolved over time, becoming standard in both physical and metaphorical contexts. By the late Middle Ages, 'unlock' was commonly used to describe the act of making something accessible that was previously secured or hidden. The concept of unlocking has expanded with technological advancements, referring to the access of digital content, devices, and services. Today, the term is widely recognized and utilized across various fields, from security systems to software applications.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,166, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.