unlock

/ʌnlˈɒk/

/ənˈɫɑk/

to unlock

MAIN VERB

to use a key, code, or other method to open a lock

antonyms : lock

become unlocked

antonyms : lock

set free or release

to make a cell phone capable of using any carrier network rather than an specific one

Examples

1. I use my keys to unlock the door.

2. The door happened to be unlocked.

3. You need to unlock the gate to access the backyard.

4. He left his car unlocked with the keys inside and it was stolen.