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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The four-day event, a summit that closes Thursday, is aimed at unlocking new frontiers of growth.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Our software integrates with any retail management system (RMS) or warehouse management system (WMS) to make donating more seamless than ever before, unlocking environmental, social and governance (ESG) wins, operational savings and brand loyalty in one platform.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Bet $50 on any market for tonight's game to unlock your reward.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Each new character feels like unlocking a fresh door to a different world.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Our software integrates with any retail management system (RMS) or warehouse management system (WMS) to make donating more seamless than ever before, unlocking environmental, social and governance (ESG) wins, operational savings and brand loyalty in one platform.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Bet $50 on any market for tonight's game to unlock your reward.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Each new character feels like unlocking a fresh door to a different world.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unlock
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“Unlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlock. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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