Meaning & Definition of word "Unlocked"
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Unlocked
/ʌnˈlɒkt/
verb:
- 1. Past tense of unlock; to have removed a lock from.
- Example: He unlocked the car door and got in.
- 2. To have made available for access.
- Example: After the update, several features were unlocked in the app.
adjective:
- 1. Not fastened or secured; opened.
- Example: The unlocked door invited anyone to enter the building.
- 2. Accessible or available for use.
- Example: She found her email account unlocked, allowing her to retrieve important messages.
Etymology
From the prefix un- meaning 'not' and the verb 'lock'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
lock:
A device used to secure something.
key:
A instrument used to open a lock.
unlockable:
Able to be unlocked.
Slang Meanings of unlocked
Meaning: To reveal something hidden or secret.
Example Sentence: She finally unlocked the truth about her past.
Meaning: To gain access to something exclusive.
Example Sentence: I just unlocked a new level in the game!