Unlocking Meaning in English

word · lemma: unlock

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释义

Unlocking means opening something that is locked, like a door or phone. It can also mean gaining access to information or opportunities.

用法与细微差别

'Unlocking' is commonly used for physical locks as well as digital devices ('unlocking your phone'). It can also be metaphorical: 'unlocking potential' or 'unlocking secrets'. In tech, 'unlocking' often means bypassing restrictions. Don't confuse with 'opening' (general) or 'unpacking' (removing from package).

• Spanish: desbloqueo - abrir (con llave)
• Portuguese (BR): desbloqueio - abrir (com chave)
• Portuguese (PT): desbloqueio - abrir (com chave)
• Chinese (Simplified): 解锁 - 开锁
• Chinese (Traditional): 解鎖 - 開鎖
• Hindi: अनलॉक करना - खोलना (चाबी से)
• Arabic: فتح القفل - إلغاء القفل
• Bengali: আনলক করা - তালা খোলা - মুক্ত করা (রূপক অর্থে)
• Russian: разблокировка - отпирание
• Japanese: ロック解除 - 解錠
• Vietnamese: mở khóa
• Korean: 잠금 해제 - 풀기
• Turkish: kilidi açma
• Urdu: ان لاک کرنا - تالا کھولنا
• Indonesian: membuka kunci

例句

He was unlocking the front door when I arrived.

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Unlocking the computer requires a password.

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She is unlocking her phone.

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They're unlocking new features in the app every month.

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Unlocking your creativity can help solve problems.

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I spent half an hour unlocking that puzzle, but I finally got it.

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