UNLOCK | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word UNLOCK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of UNLOCK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Unlock

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ʌnˈlɒk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

undo the lock of (something), typically with a key

Short Definition:

undo lock of something

Examples:
  • he unlocked the door to his room
Definition:

use a password or other form of authentication to access the full functionality or data of (a computer, mobile phone, file, etc.)

Short Definition:

use password etc. to access full functionality of computer etc.

Examples:
  • when you unlock your phone, you're presented with the ‘home screen’—the interface that shows off all your apps

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