Unlocking: meaning, definitions and examples

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unlocking

 

[ สŒnหˆlษ’k.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

security action

Unlocking refers to the process of removing a restriction or barrier that prevents access to something. This can apply to physical items, such as doors and locks, as well as digital devices and software.

Synonyms

open, release, unfasten

Examples of usage

  • I am unlocking the door with my key.
  • He is unlocking his phone using facial recognition.
  • She was unable to download the app until she finished unlocking the device.
  • Unlocking the safe required a special combination.

Translations

Translations of the word "unlocking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desbloqueio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคฒเฅ‰เค•เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entsperren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membuka kunci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฑะปะพะบัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odblokowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฃ้™ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉblocage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desbloqueo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kilidi aรงma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ๊ธˆ ํ•ด์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odemknutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odomknutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃ้”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklepanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ opnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desbloqueo

Etymology

The term 'unlocking' originates from the Old English word 'unlocian', meaning to release or to open. It combines 'un-', a prefix denoting reversal or negation, with 'locian', which means to lock. Historically, the concept of locking and unlocking has been vital in both physical and metaphorical contexts, reflecting the desire for security and control over access. As technology evolved, the meaning of unlocking expanded to encompass digital realms, such as computers and mobile devices, where it signifies gaining access to information and functionality. This evolution showcases the changing dynamics of security in an increasingly digital age, where unlocking often relates to user permissions and device functionality.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,535, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.