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unlock in Dutch

unlock in Dutch is ontgrendelen, openen — unlock means to open something that is locked, such as a door or device.

unlock in Dutch

ontgrendelen
verb
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
openen
verb
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
ontgrendelen
verb
(transitive) To obtain access to something; to meet the requirements of a security or protection system.

What does "unlock" mean?

  1. verb To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.
    "She used her fingerprint to unlock the phone."
  2. verb To make something available or reveal hidden potential.
    "The scholarship unlocked opportunities she never thought possible."
  3. verb In games, to make a feature or item available as a reward for progress.
    "Beating the boss unlocks a new character."
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unlock in a sentence

  • She used her fingerprint to unlock the phone.
  • He unlocked the front door and let the dog out.
  • The scholarship unlocked opportunities she never thought possible.
  • Beating the boss unlocks a new character.

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What is "unlock" in Dutch?

"unlock" in Dutch is ontgrendelen, openen. unlock means: To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.

How do you use "unlock" in a sentence?

Example: "She used her fingerprint to unlock the phone." In Dutch, "unlock" is ontgrendelen, openen.

Are there other ways to say "unlock" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "unlock": ontgrendelen, openen.

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