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unlock Definition

un·lock (-läk)

transitive verb

    1. to open (a lock)
    2. to open the lock of (a door, chest, etc.)
  1. to let loose as if by opening a lock; release to unlock a torrent of grief
  2. to cause to separate; part to unlock clenched jaws
  3. to lay open; reveal to unlock a secret

intransitive verb

to become unlocked

  • unlocated

unlock Synonyms

unlock

v.

unbar, unfasten, open the lock; see open 2, unhitch.

unlock Usage Examples

Object

  • secret: You must also unlock all secrets in the game.
  • door: X: Don't unlock doors you're not prepared to go through, Agent Scully.
  • mystery: Here are some keys to unlock the mystery of deeper intimacy.
  • mini-games: Collecting bonus tokens allows you to unlock the mini-games in the hub, which feel more welcome on a handheld.
  • potential: FREE: Unlock the potential of millions of people with disabilities who want to work.
  • nokia: To unlock nokia mobile phones you should select the operator company where you bought your cell phone or where your cell phone is locked.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

  • online: You can buy a data cable and unlock software online.
  • potential: It is possible to achieve business results that you can measure, through proven scientific approaches to unlock people potential.

Adjective complement

  • potential: Want to use a creative approach to raise issues, explore ideas, deliver messages and unlock potential?
  • key: Your unlock key will be sent by email as soon as I can process the order.
  • more: Dedicated processors will provide more sophisticated options for set-up that will allow you to unlock more of your system's potential.
  • many: Article by Andy Bufton, Abbott Diagnostics Division Testing Times In-vitro diagnostics can help to unlock many of the problems besetting healthcare delivery today.

Modifying Another Word

  • automatically: Dale Earnhardt will also be one of the legends but he can be unlocked automatically by typing in his name.
  • through: Access to both hides is through unlocked gates on the roadside at the western end of the causeway.
  • once: Once unlocked, your phone can use any sim card from any worldwide network.
  • finally: An all-digital strategy finally unlocks musical realms only dreamt of in primitive days of vinyl records and two-channel stereo.
  • simply: If she would simply unlock her heart She might catch sight of what lies ahead And realize she needs help.
  • then: I would need to get the house unlocked then call for help.

Used with why or when

when: Never leave the windows and doors unlocked when you are out.

Preposition: in

mode: The Tower Tooth Challenge level will now be unlocked in challenge mode.

Browse dictionary entries near unlock

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  5. unlisted
  6. unliquidated
  7. unlink
  8. unlimited
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  10. unlikely
  1. unlocked
  2. unlooked-for
  3. unloose
  4. unloved
  5. unlovely
  6. unlucky
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  10. unmanageable