unlock

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: un-lock (2)

English Definition

Undo the lock of (something) by using a key.

Example Sentence

She unlocked the door with a key.

US IPA /ˌʌnˈlɑːk/

UK IPA /ˌʌnˈlɒk/

open unbolt unfasten release

lock bolt fasten