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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Alexander said the city's plan was a "massive boost" to the West Midlands, unlocking investment and "creating 50,000 well-paid local jobs to get people into employment".
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 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
“AI agents have the ability to drive significantly higher communications flows, unlocking incremental demand,” TD Cowen analyst Derrick Wood wrote in a note to clients last week.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Murray said he would work with the supervisory and managing boards to ensure continuity and focus on unlocking Hugo Boss’s potential.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
“Here’s my car,” Phil Resch said, unlocking the door of a nearby hovercar and waving Rick rapidly inside; he himself got in behind the wheel and started up the motor.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
