Unlocked Meaning in English
word · lemma: unlock
/ənˈɫɑkt/
uhn-LAHKT
/ʌnlˈɒkt/
uhn-LOKT
Definition
Not locked; able to be opened or accessed. Can refer to something with the lock removed, or something (like a phone or level) now available for use.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for doors, phones, computers, and levels in games. The opposite is 'locked.' Often used in passive constructions: 'The door was unlocked.' Can mean 'accessible' or 'free to use.' Not slang; suits spoken and written English.
Spanish: desbloqueado - abierto (sin seguro)Portuguese (BR): desbloqueado - aberto (sem tranca)Portuguese (PT): desbloqueado - aberto (sem tranca)Chinese (Simplified): 未上锁的 - 解锁的Chinese (Traditional): 未上鎖的 - 解鎖的Hindi: अनलॉक किया हुआ - खुला (ताला नहीं लगा)Arabic: غير مقفل - مفتوح (بدون قفل)Bengali: তালা খোলা - আনলক করাRussian: открытый - разблокированныйJapanese: ロック解除されたVietnamese: đã mở khóaKorean: 잠금 해제된Turkish: kilidi açık - kilidi açılmışUrdu: ان لاک کیا گیا - کھلاIndonesian: tidak terkunci - sudah dibuka kuncinya
Example Sentences
The door was unlocked.
basic
My phone is unlocked, so I can use any SIM card.
basic
The computer was unlocked after I entered the password.
basic
I left my bike outside all night, and it was unlocked.
natural
New characters are unlocked as you progress in the game.
natural
Is your car unlocked? I need to grab my bag.
natural