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
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.
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Aside from protecting your phone’s communications from surveillance, be prepared in the event police seize your device and try to unlock it in search of incriminating evidence.
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Andrea Fryrear, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Through donations and grants, the organization has been able to help unlock access to professional mental health services.
—Matt Villano, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Specific initiatives include Wasserman’s focus on developing proprietary commercial capabilities that unlock revenue opportunities for top talent, brands and rights holders.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
Aside from protecting your phone’s communications from surveillance, be prepared in the event police seize your device and try to unlock it in search of incriminating evidence.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 12 June 2025
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“Unlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlock. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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