unlock

About 0.95 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb 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. verb To obtain access to something; to meet the requirements of a security or protection system.

   I unlocked the dictionary article so I could edit it.

3. verb To configure (a mobile phone) so that it is not bound to any particular carrier.
4. verb To disclose or reveal previously unknown knowledge or potential.

   The discovery of a clue unlocked the mystery.

5. verb To be or become unfastened or unrestrained.
6. verb To make available.
7. verb To undermine something that has control over a situation; to find a way to counter or oppose.
8. noun The act of unlocking something.

Similar words

unsecured unbarred unbolted unfastened unlatched unblocking unblock uncover unveil unlatch

Often followed by

the it a all his your and their her

Word family

unlocked unlocking unlocks