unlock

B2
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈlɒk/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of unlocking something.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.

Example Sentences
  • I unlocked the door and walked in.
2 Definition

To obtain access to something.

Example Sentences
  • I unlocked the dictionary article so I could edit it.
3 Definition

To disclose or reveal previously unknown knowledge.

Example Sentences
  • The discovery of a clue unlocked the mystery.
4 Definition

To be or become unfastened or unrestrained.