unsealing

verb

present participle of unseal
as in unlocking

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  1. unlocking
  2. unfastening
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  • Those achievements will give SpaceX the capability to begin launching operational Starlink V3 satellites, unlocking higher-speed direct-to-device connectivity for consumers and the US military, and the revenue to go along with it.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
  • For a limited time, new members can save $30 on the standard enrollment fee, bringing the cost down from $50 while still unlocking access to members-only fares.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Definition of unlocking
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  • Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds.
    — Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Definition of unfastening
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