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Meaning of Unlock
The primary meaning of the word "unlock" is to open or unfasten something, such as a door, box, or mechanism.
Definitions
- To open or unfasten something, such as a door, box, or mechanism, by turning a key or operating a lock
- * To make something available or accessible by removing restrictions or obstacles
- * To solve or decipher a problem or code
Etymology of Unlock
The word "unlock" has its roots in Old English, where "unclocian" meant to unfasten or open
The word is derived from "un-" (meaning "opposite of" or "reversal of") and "loc" (meaning "lock" or "barrier")
Historically, the word has been used to describe both physical and metaphorical unlocking, such as unfastening a door or solving a puzzle
Example Uses
- She used a key to unlock the front door
- * The new policy aims to unlock economic growth in the region
- * The detective worked to unlock the mystery of the missing treasure