unlock
BrE /ʌnˈlɒk/ AmE /ˌʌnˈlɑːk/
verb en → es
past unlocked pp unlocked ing unlocking
to open a door, box, etc. by using the key or other method that is needed to unlock it
desbloquear, abrir con la llave, desactivar el seguro
- unlock something with a key
Collocations unlock the door · unlock a box
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She unlocked the front door and went in.
Ella desbloqueó la puerta principal y entró.
to start using a computer program or system by entering the correct password, etc.
desbloquear (el ordenador), iniciar sesión en (un programa)
- unlock a computer program
Collocations unlock an app · unlock the system
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He had to unlock his email account before he could read his messages.
Tuvo que desbloquear su cuenta de correo electrónico antes de poder leer sus mensajes.
Phrasal verbs
desbloquear algo (temporalmente)
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He unlocked the door and left it open.
Él desbloqueó la puerta y la dejó abierta.
sacar algo de su lugar seguro
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She unlocked the safe and took out the money.
Ella desbloqueó el cofre y sacó el dinero.