Unlocked

/ʌnˈlɒkt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of unlock; to have removed a lock from.

He unlocked the car door and got in.

To have made available for access.

After the update, several features were unlocked in the app.

adjective

Not fastened or secured; opened.

The unlocked door invited anyone to enter the building.

Accessible or available for use.

She found her email account unlocked, allowing her to retrieve important messages.

From the prefix un- meaning 'not' and the verb 'lock'.

unlock potential

To enable someone or something to achieve their full capabilities.

unlock the mystery

To reveal or solve something that is puzzling.

unlock one's heart

To reveal one's feelings or emotions.

lock

A device used to secure something.

key

A instrument used to open a lock.

unlockable

Able to be unlocked.

To reveal something hidden or secret.

She finally unlocked the truth about her past.

To gain access to something exclusive.

I just unlocked a new level in the game!