English · Common Verbs
unlock
/ʌnˈlɒk/
[/ʌnˈlɒk/]
open a lock
Beginnerverb
Definition
To open something that is locked, usually with a key or a code.
Example
She used her phone to unlock the smart front door without needing any keys.
She used her phone to unlock the smart front door without needing any keys.
Etymology
From 'un-' (reverse) plus 'lock', formed in Middle English.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for doors, phones, and figuratively for opportunities.