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Unlock

/ʌnˈlɒk/

The act of unlocking something.

📖 Definitions of "Unlock"

noun
  1. 1

    The act of unlocking something.

verb
  1. 1

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

    "I unlocked the door and walked in."

  2. 2

    To obtain access to something.

    "I unlocked the dictionary article so I could edit it."

  3. 3

    To disclose or reveal previously unknown knowledge.

    "The discovery of a clue unlocked the mystery."

  4. 4

    To be or become unfastened or unrestrained.

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