Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unlock
verb
/ʌnˈlɒk/
Definition
To open or remove the lock from something, allowing it to be accessed or used.
Examples
- He used a key to unlock the door.
- Can you unlock your phone for me?
- She was able to unlock the secrets of the ancient manuscript.
Meaning
To free something from a locked state, making it accessible.
Synonyms
- open
- release
- unfasten
