lösen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- password noun A secret word or string of characters used to prove identity and gain access to a place, system, or account.
- ransom noun Money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.
- redemption noun The act of making up for past mistakes or wrongdoing and restoring one's reputation.
- watchword noun A word adopted as a slogan expressing a principle, belief or guiding rule; a call to action.
Senses
lösen is used for these senses in English:
- password (military, security) A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information.
- redemption The recovery, for a fee, of a pawned article.
- watchword A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.
- watchword (military, security) A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.
ransom — full definition
- noun Money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.
- verb To pay money to free someone held captive.
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