unlocked (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈlɒk/
Definition
To open something that is locked, such as a door, a box, or a device.
Examples
Please unlock the front door for me.
He managed to unlock the safe with a hidden key.
You can unlock your phone using a PIN code or a pattern.
How to Use unlocked
- unlock something (collocation)
- To open or make accessible a physical object or a device. — "Can you unlock the car for me?"
- unlock the secret(s) to (collocation)
- To discover or reveal the key to understanding or achieving something. — "She believes she has unlocked the secret to a happy marriage."
- unlock potential (collocation)
- To enable someone or something to achieve their maximum capability. — "This investment will help unlock the company's growth potential."
- unlock access (collocation)
- To make it possible for someone to gain entry or use something. — "The new system will unlock access to vital patient data."
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