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Definition of unlocking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
accessallowing access or release
- The unlocking mechanism granted access to the hidden room.
2.
revealrevealing or making known
- The unlocking discovery changed our understanding of the universe.
Origin of unlocking
Old English, un (not) + locian (to lock)
Terms with unlocking included in their meaning
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unlocking
keys used to unlock a car
smart key
electronic device for unlocking and starting a car without a metal key
action
the act of unlocking a lock without a key
lock
tool for unlocking without the original key
unlocking
code used to unlock electronic devices
automotive
system for locking and unlocking car doors remotely
acr: remote keyless entry
unlocking a car without using a key
fingerprint technology
fingerprint system for unlocking devices or approving actions
Examples of unlocking in a sentence
The unlocking code was essential for access. The unlocking moment was captured on camera. Unlocking secrets of the past can be thrilling.
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- French:libérateur, révélateur, ...
- German:Zugang gewährend, enthüllend, ...
- Italian:sbloccante, rivelatore, ...
- Spanish:liberador, revelador, ...
- Portuguese:desbloqueador, revelador, ...
- Chinese:解锁的, 揭示性的, ...
- Japanese:アンロッキング, 解明する, ...
- Arabic:فاتِح, كَاشِف, ...
- Hebrew:מַאְפְשֵׁר גִּישָׁה, חוֹשֵׂף, ...
- Russian:открывающий, раскрывающий, ...
- Ukrainian:відкриваючий, розкриваючий, ...
- Hindi:खोलने वाला, उद्घाटक, ...
Definition of unlock - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
physical lockopen a lock using a key or code
- She unlocked the door with her key.
2.
securityTECH. gain access to a secured system or areaTECH.
- He unlocked the computer with his password.
3.
technologyTECH. enable the use or full functionality of a device or softwareTECH.
- He managed to unlock his phone with the new code..
4.
reveal secretsreveal or make accessible something hidden or secret
- The book helped to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos..
5.
unfastenintr. become unfastened or unrestrainedintr.
- The gate unlocked and swung open.
6.
availabilitymake something available or accessible
- The new policy unlocked more resources for students.
7.
mobile phoneTECH. US configure a phone to work with any carrierTECH. US
- They unlocked their phone to use a new SIM card.
Expressions with unlock
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make the benefits of something accessible
The software update will unlock the value of the new features.
Origin of unlock
Old English, un- (reverse) + locian (to close)
Examples of unlock in a sentence
They unlocked the gate to let the guests in. She unlocked the door with a spare key. The technician unlocked the system remotely. You need to unlock the app to access premium features. She couldn't unlock the device without the password. The scientist unlocked the secrets of the human genome.
The diary unlocked her hidden memories. The door unlocked with a gentle push. Her phone unlocked using facial recognition. The app unlocks new features with a subscription. Completing the course unlocks advanced career opportunities. He unlocked his phone to switch networks. Unlocking the phone allowed her to use international SIM cards.
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- French:déverrouiller, accéder, ...
- German:aufschließen, entsperren, ...
- Italian:aprire, accedere, ...
- Spanish:abrir, acceder, ...
- Portuguese:abrir, ativar, ...
- Chinese:解锁, 打开, ...
- Japanese:開ける, 解除する, ...
- Arabic:فَتَحَ, أَزَالَ القَفْل, ...
- Hebrew:לִפְתוֹחַ, לְשַׁחְרֵר אֶת הַנְּעִילָה, ...
- Russian:открывать, включить, ...
- Ukrainian:відчиняти, активувати, ...
- Hindi:ताला खोलना, सुरक्षित करना, ...
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