unlock
verb (used with object)
to undo the lock of (a door, chest, etc.), especially with a key.
unlocking
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present participleof unlock.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Labour Prime Minister Andy Burnham said unlocking Jackdaw would "protect hundreds of jobs and help keep millions of homes warm this winter".
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
A small group of scientists hope the key to unlocking its long-term survival is buried in the sand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
“The successful deployment of Starship will establish the most affordable and scalable path to unlocking the economic potential of space,” Citi wrote in an earlier note to clients.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
Chief among his changes was unlocking more expensive gear for browsing customers to play, and bolstering training for sales staff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
The first had to do with the grown-up feeling I got by unlocking and locking the door.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
