masterkey
Opens every lock
A master key is a key designed to open multiple locks, each of which also has its own individual key.
Buildings with many locked doors—hotels, apartment complexes, offices—use master key systems so that maintenance staff or managers can access any room.
Figuratively, a master key is anything that unlocks multiple problems or possibilities: Education is the master key to success.
Also spelled as two words: master key.
Universal access tool
- lockMechanism requiring a key
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- pin tumblerLock using spring-loaded cylinders
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
warded · keyway · pick · access · door · deadbolt · mechanism · security
Answer or liquid mixture
- answerSolution to query
- secretConcealed information
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- breakthroughSudden important advance
gateway · foundation · principle · understanding · revelation · wisdom · knowledge · discovery
Unrestricted system control permissions
- root accessFull administrative system privileges
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- decryptionConverting ciphertext to plaintext
- credentialProof of qualification
override · privilege · administrator · backdoor · login · security token · database · permissions
Open a secured closure
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- cheat codeSecret gaming command
- progressionSequential forward movement
- collectibleObject worth amassing
secret level · completionist · bonus · reward · power-up · Easter egg · DLC · unlockable
passkey
Universal access tool
- lockMechanism requiring a key
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- pin tumblerLock using spring-loaded cylinders
bypass · warded · keyway · pick · access · door · deadbolt · mechanism · security · lockpicking
solution
Answer or liquid mixture
breakthrough · gateway · foundation · principle · understanding · revelation · wisdom · knowledge · discovery · access point
admin access
Unrestricted system control permissions
- root accessFull administrative system privileges
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- decryptionConverting ciphertext to plaintext
credential · override · privilege · administrator · backdoor · login · security token · database · permissions · superuser
unlock
Open a secured closure
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- cheat codeSecret gaming command
- progressionSequential forward movement
collectible · secret level · completionist · bonus · reward · power-up · Easter egg · DLC · unlockable · 100 percent