unlocked; unlocking; unlocks
1
: to unfasten the lock of
3
: to free from restraints or restrictions
the shock unlocked a flood of tears
4
: to furnish a key to : disclose
: to become unfastened or freed from restraints
Synonyms
Examples of unlock in a Sentence
Could you unlock the door for me?
geneticists unlocking the secrets of DNA
The material's potential was unlocked only through extensive testing.
How can I unlock my computer if I've forgotten the password?
This class will unlock your creativity.
Recent Examples on the Web
This will also allow the general market to access Lusher Inc. separately from Focus Universal, which may lead to an increase in shareholder value and unlock the intrinsic value of Lusher Inc.
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Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2024
Davis, who got the starting nod on Friday over the new addition, is in a situation Bart was in not too long ago, and is part of a group that includes the former Giant as players who are trying to unlock their potential in Pittsburgh.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Ukraine will have to implement a number of reforms and meet other program indicators to be able to unlock the tranches.
—Fox News, 24 Apr. 2024
Given that 18 times that figure will be required by 2030, governments will need to muster the creativity and determination to figure out how to unlock public and private sources of financing in practical ways.
—Kelly Sims Gallagher, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Family-Friendly Offerings Children can unlock their inner artist with coloring books available on request.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Dimon, for his part, cites client interest in continuing to finance clean energy infrastructure and the growth opportunities unlocked if the world spends the trillions necessary to meet climate targets.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 20 Apr. 2024
Reading is not only for understanding, but also unlocks new worlds of stories, adventures full of imagination and knowledge for children.
—Plaza De La Raza, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
This new design produces cooler, lower temperature vapor compared to traditional 510 thread devices, unlocking the full spectrum of terpenes and flavors in the underlying vape cartridges.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2024
Davis, who got the starting nod on Friday over the new addition, is in a situation Bart was in not too long ago, and is part of a group that includes the former Giant as players who are trying to unlock their potential in Pittsburgh.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Ukraine will have to implement a number of reforms and meet other program indicators to be able to unlock the tranches.
—Fox News, 24 Apr. 2024
Given that 18 times that figure will be required by 2030, governments will need to muster the creativity and determination to figure out how to unlock public and private sources of financing in practical ways.
—Kelly Sims Gallagher, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Family-Friendly Offerings Children can unlock their inner artist with coloring books available on request.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Dimon, for his part, cites client interest in continuing to finance clean energy infrastructure and the growth opportunities unlocked if the world spends the trillions necessary to meet climate targets.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 20 Apr. 2024
Reading is not only for understanding, but also unlocks new worlds of stories, adventures full of imagination and knowledge for children.
—Plaza De La Raza, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
This new design produces cooler, lower temperature vapor compared to traditional 510 thread devices, unlocking the full spectrum of terpenes and flavors in the underlying vape cartridges.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Unlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlock. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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