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Unlock Definition & Meaning

unlock
verb
  1. open the lock of; "unlock the door"
  2. set free or release
  3. become unlocked; "The door unlocked from the inside"

"Unlock" in song lyrics

See how unlock is used in real songs:

  • "Bet the top drop, and let the bumper unlock"
    Al-D f/ K-Rino, Ronnie Spencer, Yungstar — Grippin Grain
  • "Make the headboard knock, till the rail unlock"
    Big Pokey f/ Mike D — Menagae 'Tois
  • "Bolted down, ain't no way you can unlock"
    Binary Star — Solar Powered

Usage tips for "unlock"

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Frequently asked questions

What does unlock mean?
open the lock of; "unlock the door" set free or release become unlocked; "The door unlocked from the inside"
What part of speech is unlock?
Unlock is a verb.
How many definitions does unlock have?
Unlock has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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