freischalten — meaning in English

English meaning

• activate verb To make something start working or become active.
• unlock verb To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.

Senses

freischalten is used for these senses in English:

• activate (transitive) To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
• unlock (transitive) To obtain access to something; to meet the requirements of a security or protection system.

activate — full definition

1. verb To make something start working or become active.
2. verb To make a chemical or biological process more reactive or effective.

unlock — full definition

1. verb To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.
2. verb To make something available or reveal hidden potential.
3. verb In games, to make a feature or item available as a reward for progress.

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