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unlocked

British  
/ ʌnˈlɒkt /

adjective

  1. not locked

    all those unlocked cars

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To keep upfront costs down, consider using an already unlocked phone, suggests Chip Lupo, a representative from WalletHub.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

The sun was not quite up as Eric Helera unlocked the doors of his jeepney, wiped down its two long passenger benches, and checked his brake fluid before another day ferrying Manila commuters.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The wisdom-of-crowds argument presupposes that the masses possess some recondite knowledge that can be unlocked by allowing individuals to express themselves as part of an anonymous mob.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

The loss was mainly driven by expenses for stock-based compensation unlocked by its IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Some went up the stoops of the gray houses, pulled out keys, unlocked doors and went in.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt