Definitions
- v. 1
To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
I unlocked the door and walked in.
Forms
- Past participle
- unlocked
e.g. unlocked → opened…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| unlock | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- open2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (open2 = 2 syllables).