unlock

verb/ʌnˈlɑk/

Frequency rank: #4,818 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

to open a lock using a key or code.

Illustration for the English word “unlock”

Example sentence

She used her key to unlock the front door before entering the house.

Synonyms & related words

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