unlock
verb (used with object)
to undo the lock of (a door, chest, etc.), especially with a key.
has unlocked
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present perfectof unlock (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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As DoorDash has unlocked ad revenue, it has also unlocked promotions, delivering value to customers.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
But this year, as it earned their first playoff appearance since 2019, Venables’ team has unlocked a formula that works.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
AI, however, has unlocked a new pathway to growth, and one that’s put the stocks on pace for their best year since 2009.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2025
Our evolving culture has unlocked larger conversations about Black hair education.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2024
Ren is a wild card, but also a seasoned player who has unlocked and played all of these high-level worlds.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
