unlocked
gb/ʌnlˈɑkt/ us/ʌnlˈɑkt/
A2
English
~ 9700
nincs bezárva, nincs lezárva, záratlan, kinyit, felold, kiold, elérhető, engedélyezett, feloldott, kártyafüggetlen, független, szolgáltatófüggetlen
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is left unlocked
We always leave the back door unlocked while we are in the garden.
Mindig záratlanul hagyjuk a hátsó ajtót, amíg a kertben vagyunk.
The office was broken into because a window had been left unlocked.
Az irodába azért törtek be, mert az egyik ablakot nem zárták be.
I checked that the bike was not unlocked before we went inside.
The hotel room was unlocked when we arrived, which made us nervous.
He realized his car was still unlocked and ran back to secure it.
Learner examples
The door is unlocked, so you can come in.
Az ajtó nincs bezárva, bejöhetsz.
She left her bike unlocked in front of the store.
Lezáratlanul hagyta a biciklijét a bolt előtt.
Is the front gate unlocked or do you need a key?
Please do not leave the car unlocked in this area.
The house was unlocked when they got home.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unlocked' with 'open'. A door can be closed and unlocked at the same time. 'Unlocked' means there is no lock stopping you from opening it; 'open' means it is not closed.
Meaning
not secured with a lock
Collocations
leave the door unlocked
|door left unlocked
|car left unlocked
|keep it unlocked
|front gate is unlocked
Synonyms
open (Often used when something is not closed at all; 'unlocked' focuses on the lack of a lock, even if it is physically shut.)
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unsecured (More formal and general; can refer to many types of security, not only locks.)
Antonyms
locked (Means secured with a lock so that you cannot open it without a key or code.)
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secured (General opposite, suggesting that something is safely fastened or protected.)
Themes
daily life
|home
|safety
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not closed with a lock, so you can open it without a key or code.
Not secured or fastened by a lock, so that it can be opened without a key, code, or similar device.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] unlocked [something]
She unlocked the front door and stepped quietly into the house.
Kinyitotta a bejárati ajtót, és csendben belépett a házba.
He unlocked his bike from the rail and rode away.
Kioldotta a korláthoz láncolt biciklijét, és eltekert.
The manager unlocked the safe to count the cash.
The technician unlocked the control panel to check the wiring.
They unlocked the gate to let the delivery truck in.
Learner examples
He unlocked the door with his key.
Kulccsal kinyitotta az ajtót.
The guard unlocked the gate at eight o'clock.
Az őr nyolc órakor kinyitotta a kaput.
She unlocked her car and got in.
I unlocked the window to get some fresh air.
The teacher unlocked the classroom for the students.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'open' instead of 'unlock' when a lock is involved, for example saying 'I opened my phone' when they mean entering a PIN or using a key. Use 'unlock' when you remove or bypass a lock and then 'open' when you physically move something so it is not closed.
Meaning
opened something that was locked
Collocations
unlocked the door
|unlocked the car
|unlocked the gate
|unlocked the safe
|unlocked the front door
Synonyms
opened (A broad verb for making something not closed; 'unlocked' specifically refers to removing the lock so it can be opened.)
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unfastened (More formal and general; can refer to various fasteners, not only locks.)
Antonyms
locked (Opposite action: to make something secure with a lock so it cannot be opened freely.)
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secured (General opposite: to make something safe or fixed in place, often by locking it.)
Themes
daily life
|home
|security
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Past form of 'unlock': to open something that has a lock, usually with a key or code.
Past tense and past participle of 'unlock': to open or release something that is secured by a lock, typically using a key, code, card, or similar device.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[content / feature / potential] is unlocked
Premium videos become unlocked after you subscribe to the service.
A prémium videók az előfizetés után válnak elérhetővé.
The extra characters are unlocked once you complete the main game.
A plusz karakterek akkor válnak elérhetővé, amikor végigviszed a fő játékot.
Employees now have unlocked access to the full data set.
The course includes unlocked lessons that you can take in any order.
Her talent really became unlocked when she found a supportive mentor.
Learner examples
These bonus levels are unlocked after level ten.
Ezek a bónuszpályák a tizedik szint után válnak elérhetővé.
The unlocked videos are free for all users.
A feloldott videók minden felhasználó számára ingyenesek.
Your full account is unlocked when you pay.
New tools will be unlocked as you learn more.
His ideas were unlocked when he joined the new team.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'unlocked content' always refers to something illegal or hacked. In many services and games, 'unlocked' simply means you have met some condition (like paying, subscribing, or finishing a task) and now you are allowed to use the content.
Meaning
available or accessible, not restricted
Collocations
unlocked content
|unlocked features
|unlocked levels
|unlocked achievements
|unlocked potential
Synonyms
accessible (Focuses on being easy or possible to reach or use; does not always imply a previous restriction.)
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available (General term meaning ready to be used or obtained, without the specific idea of something having been locked before.)
Antonyms
restricted (Emphasizes limits or rules that stop people from accessing or using something.)
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locked (Suggests access is actively blocked or controlled, often by a paywall, code, or permission.)
Themes
technology
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Now open or free to use after it was blocked or not allowed before, often for online things, game features, or chances in life.
Made available, accessible, or usable after previously being locked, restricted, or unavailable, especially for digital content, features, or possibilities.
B2
4
Usage pattern:
[someone] buys an unlocked [phone/device]
I bought an unlocked phone so I can use a local SIM card when I travel.
Kártyafüggetlen telefont vettem, hogy utazáskor helyi SIM-kártyát használhassak.
Unlocked devices usually cost more up front but give you more freedom.
A kártyafüggetlen készülékek általában többe kerülnek megvételkor, de nagyobb szabadságot adnak.
The ad says the smartphone is factory unlocked and compatible with all major carriers.
He prefers unlocked phones because he changes providers often.
Make sure the phone is unlocked before you switch to a new network.
Learner examples
This is an unlocked phone, so it works in many countries.
Ez kártyafüggetlen telefon, ezért sok országban működik.
I want an unlocked smartphone without a long contract.
Kártyafüggetlen okostelefont szeretnék hosszú hűségidő nélkül.
She sold her old unlocked phone online.
An unlocked device lets you choose your mobile company.
They only use unlocked phones for their staff.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'unlocked phone' only means a phone without a screen password. In mobile phone sales, it usually means the phone is not tied to one carrier and can be used with different SIM cards.
Meaning
device not tied to a carrier
Collocations
unlocked phone
|factory unlocked
|buy an unlocked smartphone
|sell unlocked devices
|SIM-free unlocked handset
Synonyms
SIM-free (Common commercial term; focuses on the phone being sold without a SIM card or contract, usually implying it is unlocked.)
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contract-free (Emphasizes the lack of a long-term service agreement; often but not always the same as 'unlocked'.)
Antonyms
locked (In this context, means the phone can only be used with one carrier unless it is officially unlocked.)
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network-locked (More explicit technical term for a phone restricted to a single network.)
Themes
technology
|commerce
|communication
Definition
Used about a phone when it can work with SIM cards from many companies, not just one phone company.
Describes a mobile phone or similar device that is not restricted to a single network or carrier, so that it can be used with different SIM cards or service providers.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unlocked
IPA
GB/ʌnlˈɑkt/
US/ʌnlˈɑkt/
Syllables & stress
un - locked (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (locked)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: unlocked
- Comparative: unlockeder
- Superlative: unlockedest
Verb
- Base: unlocked
- 3rd Person Singular: unlockeds
- Present Participle: unlockeding
- Past: unlockeded
- Past Participle: unlockeded
Word family
Expressions
unlocked content
1/ʌnlˈɑkt kˈɑntɛnt/
fixed phrase
content now accessible or free
Online videos, articles, or other media that were blocked or private before but are now open to view or use.
Examples
- Subscribers get access to all unlocked content on the platform.
- The game shows a list of unlocked content after you finish each level.
- Teachers can share unlocked content with students who miss class.
unlocked phone
1/ʌnlˈɑkt fˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
phone not tied to one carrier
A mobile phone you can use with SIM cards from different phone companies, not just one.
Examples
- Buying an unlocked phone lets you choose a cheaper plan.
- I always travel with an unlocked phone so I can use local SIM cards.
- The store is having a sale on unlocked phones this weekend.
unlocked potential
1/ʌnlˈɑkt pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
potential that has been realized
Abilities or chances that were hidden or not used before but are now active or visible.
Examples
- The training program unlocked potential in many young leaders.
- Good coaching unlocked his potential as a writer.
- New tools have unlocked potential for growth in small businesses.