How Do You Spell UNLOCK?

Pronunciation: [ʌnlˈɒk] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "unlock" is often confusing as it involves a silent "k" that is not pronounced. The IPA phonetic transcription for "unlock" is /ʌnˈlɒk/. The first sound, /ʌ/, is a short "uh" vowel sound. The next sound, /n/, is a nasal "n" sound. The third sound, /ˈlɒk/, represents the word "lock" and begins with a stress syllable. This sound is made by placing the tongue on the back of the teeth and glottalizing the final "k" sound.

UNLOCK Meaning and Definition

1. Unlock (verb):

   To unlock means to open or release a lock or mechanism, thereby gaining access to a secured area or object. It involves removing the obstruction or barrier that prevents entry or use of the item. Unlocking is commonly associated with locks such as those found on doors, safes, or electronic devices, wherein a specific method or action is necessary to disengage the lock and allow entry.

   Additionally, unlock can also refer to decoding or deciphering a hidden or restricted piece of information, such as a password or encryption. In this context, unlocking involves obtaining the correct combination or code to access or reveal the encrypted content or feature.

   Metaphorically, unlock can describe the act of overcoming obstacles or discovering solutions to problems, thereby enabling progress or advancement. It implies removing barriers or limitations that hinder growth or development in various aspects including personal, professional, or technological.

   The term "unlock" is often used in the context of digital technology, especially in relation to smartphones or software applications. It may involve authenticating oneself or following a specific procedure to bypass security measures and gain access to the device or its features.

   Overall, unlock signifies the act of removing a lock, barrier, or restriction, whether physical or digital, allowing access, revealing hidden information, or facilitating progress and advancement.

2. To unfasten; to lay open.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for UNLOCK *

• unlcok 33.3333333%
• unclick 33.3333333%
• unloock 33.3333333%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for UNLOCK

• unick
• unloud
• unlce
• unliek
• untack
• unlockes
• nlock
• unloch
• alock
• unlik
• unlove
• unlick
• turnlock
• unlech
• unclock
• unloack
• unlicky
• untick
• ulock
• unlocke
• unlode
• unlocker
• runnock
• gnlock
• gunnlock
• gunlokk
• hndlock
• unkock
• unlok
• unlockk
• unhock
• enlok
• enlockk
• Enlokk
• Enlogk
• inlok
• inloch
• mulock
• sklock
• unerlock
• undelock
• unlickd
• unlocge
• unolook
• unlookk
• unwok
• upplock
• Ulyck
• ulrck
• uncockd
• snalock
• unpluck
• unluc
• unlluck
• antylock
• unluek
• Unloxs
• Unelrock
• Ngock
• Unsoce
• Uncouck
• Uncoack
• Unnocke
• Enlocke
• Unlockt
• invock
• Unlakk
• nuock
• Ulloco

Etymology of UNLOCK

The word "unlock" is a combination of two Old English words: "un-" meaning "not" or "reverse of" and "loc" or "locc" meaning "bolt" or "bar". The Old English word "loc" is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "lukaną". Over time, "loc" merged with the Old English word "lucan" meaning "to close" or "to shut", giving rise to the word "unlock" as we know it today.

Similar spelling words for UNLOCK

• unlocated,
• unlocked,
• unalike,
• unluckily,
• unlucky.

Conjugate verb Unlock

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unlocked

you would have unlocked

he/she/it would have unlocked

we would have unlocked

they would have unlocked

I would have unlock

you would have unlock

he/she/it would have unlock

we would have unlock

they would have unlock

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been unlocking

you would have been unlocking

he/she/it would have been unlocking

we would have been unlocking

they would have been unlocking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would unlock

you would unlock

he/she/it would unlock

we would unlock

they would unlock

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be unlocking

you would be unlocking

he/she/it would be unlocking

we would be unlocking

they would be unlocking

FUTURE

I will unlock

you will unlock

he/she/it will unlock

we will unlock

they will unlock

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unlocking

you will be unlocking

he/she/it will be unlocking

we will be unlocking

they will be unlocking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unlocked

you will have unlocked

he/she/it will have unlocked

we will have unlocked

they will have unlocked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unlocking

you will have been unlocking

he/she/it will have been unlocking

we will have been unlocking

they will have been unlocking

IMPERATIVE

you unlock

we let´s unlock

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unlock

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unlocking

you were unlocking

he/she/it was unlocking

we were unlocking

they were unlocking

PAST PARTICIPLE

unlocked

PAST PERFECT

I had unlocked

you had unlocked

he/she/it had unlocked

we had unlocked

they had unlocked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unlocking

you had been unlocking

he/she/it had been unlocking

we had been unlocking

they had been unlocking

PRESENT

I unlock

you unlock

he/she/it unlocks

we unlock

they unlock

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unlocking

you are unlocking

he/she/it is unlocking

we are unlocking

they are unlocking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unlocking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unlocked

you have unlocked

he/she/it has unlocked

we have unlocked

they have unlocked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unlocking

you have been unlocking

he/she/it has been unlocking

we have been unlocking

they have been unlocking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it unlock

SIMPLE PAST

I unlocked

you unlocked

he/she/it unlocked

we unlocked

they unlocked