開ける — meaning in English

English meaning

• open adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
• unlock verb To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.

Senses

開ける is used for these senses in English:

• open Not settled; not decided or determined; not withdrawn from consideration.
• unlock (transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.

open — full definition

1. adjective Not closed, blocked, or sealed — allowing entry, passage, or view.
2. adjective Available for business, use, or public access.
3. adjective Honest and willing to share thoughts or feelings; not secretive.
4. verb To make something no longer closed, or to cause it to become accessible.
5. noun A competition that anyone meeting the entry conditions may enter, often used in sports like golf or tennis.

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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