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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With deeper, more collaborative relationships, mentoring can unlock its full potential.
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Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
That was true at the City Ground, with the Forest’s captain’s cunning and guile repeatedly threatening to unlock Arsenal’s stubborn defence.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Supplying all that info would unlock public spending on the project.
—Colleen Wright, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Washington — House Republicans cleared a key hurdle on Tuesday on a budget proposal that would unlock President Trump's legislative agenda after a handful of members expressed opposition to the package.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
That was true at the City Ground, with the Forest’s captain’s cunning and guile repeatedly threatening to unlock Arsenal’s stubborn defence.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Supplying all that info would unlock public spending on the project.
—Colleen Wright, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Washington — House Republicans cleared a key hurdle on Tuesday on a budget proposal that would unlock President Trump's legislative agenda after a handful of members expressed opposition to the package.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Unlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlock. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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