unlock in German
unlock in German is aufschließen, entriegeln, entsperren — unlock means to open something that is locked, such as a door or device.
unlock in German
aufschließen
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
entriegeln
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
entsperren
(transitive) To obtain access to something; to meet the requirements of a security or protection system.
freischalten
(transitive) To obtain access to something; to meet the requirements of a security or protection system.
What does "unlock" mean?
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verb To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.
"She used her fingerprint to unlock the phone."
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verb To make something available or reveal hidden potential.
"The scholarship unlocked opportunities she never thought possible."
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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.
- Learning to read unlocked a whole new world for the shy little boy.
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What is "unlock" in German?
"unlock" in German is aufschließen, entriegeln, entsperren. 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 German, "unlock" is aufschließen, entriegeln, entsperren.
Are there other ways to say "unlock" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "unlock": aufschließen, entriegeln, entsperren, freischalten.
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