unlock

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (a door, container, etc.) open or accessible by removing a barrier or fastening.

• Verb

  To release or make free from confinement or control.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unlock
rhythm , prism , gism , psalm , helm , helm's deep , seem , dream , extream , team , beam

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Variants

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unlock , unlocked , unlocking , unlocks

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'uncian' meaning 'to loosen, unlock'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unlock' is also used in the context of video games and mobile applications to refer to the process of gaining access to new levels or features.

2. In the Harry Potter series, 'unlocking' is a magical ability used to reveal hidden secrets or information.

3. The phrase 'unlock the potential' is often used to describe the process of helping someone realize their full abilities or talents.

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Related Concepts

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1. Key: A device used to unlock a door or container.

2. Lock: A device used to secure a door or container.

3. Security: The state of being free from danger or threat.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unlock' is often used metaphorically to describe the process of revealing new information or understanding. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway 'unlocks' the mysteries of Jay Gatsby's past. In art, 'unlock' can refer to the act of freeing a sculpture or painting from its protective casing or frame. In music, 'unlock' can refer to the process of finding the key or chord progression to a song.

How to Memorize "unlock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a key turning in a lock, or a door opening.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unlock' with the idea of opening or releasing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Unlock the door to knowledge' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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