unlocking

UK
/ʌnˈlɒkɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈlɑkɪŋ/

Translations

unlockingnoun
unlockings
pl
The unlocking of the door was followed by a loud creak as it swung open.
Le déverrouillage de la porte fut suivi d’un grincement sonore lorsqu’elle s’ouvrit.
Additional translations
déblocageEmploi figuré : rendre accessible ou disponible.
unlockinggerund / present participle
UK
/ʌnˈlɒkɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈlɑːkɪŋ/
déverrouillantEmploi rare comme adjectif; courant surtout dans des contextes techniques ou descriptifs.
The engineer installed an unlocking mechanism to allow quick maintenance.
L’ingénieur a installé un mécanisme déverrouillant pour permettre une maintenance rapide.
unlockverb

unlocking

Gerund

unlocked
Past Simple
unlocked
Past Participle
unlocking
Gerund
UK
/ʌnˈlɒk/
US
/ʌnˈlɑk/
déverrouillerSens littéral : ouvrir ou libérer un verrou.
She used the key to unlock the door.
Elle a utilisé la clé pour déverrouiller la porte.
débloquerSens figuré : rendre accessible, disponible ou utilisable.
The new software update will unlock additional features.
La nouvelle mise à jour du logiciel débloquera des fonctionnalités supplémentaires.
Additional translations
révélerSens figuré : dévoiler ou faire apparaître une information, un secret.

Definitions

unlockingnoun
The act or process of opening or releasing something that is locked.
The unlocking of the door was followed by a loud creak as it swung open.
The act of making something accessible or available, often used metaphorically.
The unlocking of the potential in the new software led to increased productivity.
unlockinggerund / present participle
Serving to open or release something that is locked; enabling access.
The engineer installed an unlocking mechanism to allow quick maintenance.
unlockverb
To open or release a lock.
She used the key to unlock the door.
To make something accessible or available.
The new software update will unlock additional features.
To reveal or disclose information.
The detective managed to unlock the secrets of the case.