unlocking
Releasing a mechanism
Unlocking is opening something secured by a lock, or more broadly, gaining access to something previously restricted.
You unlock a door, a phone, or a secret.
Figuratively, unlocking releases potential or reveals hidden possibilities: The discovery unlocked new avenues of research.
In gaming, unlocking means earning access to content through progress or achievement.
Lock-opening device
- deadboltKey-operated door lock
- doorknobRound handle for entry
- latchDoor-securing catch
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
keyhole · tumbler · cylinder · padlock · combination · locksmith · keycard · handle
Concealed information
- mysterySomething unexplained or unknown
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- understandingMental comprehension of something
knowledge · truth · clue · answer · solution · breakthrough · code · cipher
To let go
- liberationRelease from constraint
- escapeFlight from captivity
- emancipationRelease from legal bondage
- chainsLinked metal restraints
breaking free · shackles · constraints · barriers · restrictions · bonds · captivity · confinement
Authentication string
- loginAuthentication act or screen
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- encryptionConverting data into code
- passcodeSecret entry sequence
biometric · fingerprint · facial recognition · PIN · credentials · two-factor · verification · decrypt
Inborn aptitude
- abilityPower to do something
- capabilityPower to accomplish tasks
- growthIncrease in size
- developmentProgress toward maturity
breakthrough · realization · empowerment · self-discovery · awakening · transformation · mastery · confidence
key
Lock-opening device
bolt · keyhole · tumbler · cylinder · padlock · combination · locksmith · keycard · handle · mechanism
secret
Concealed information
- mysterySomething unexplained or unknown
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
understanding · knowledge · truth · clue · answer · solution · breakthrough · code · cipher · puzzle
release
To let go
- liberationRelease from constraint
- escapeFlight from captivity
- emancipationRelease from legal bondage
breaking free · chains · shackles · constraints · barriers · restrictions · bonds · captivity · confinement · imprisonment
password
Authentication string
- loginAuthentication act or screen
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- encryptionConverting data into code
passcode · biometric · fingerprint · facial recognition · PIN · credentials · two-factor · verification · decrypt · access code
talent
Inborn aptitude
- abilityPower to do something
- capabilityPower to accomplish tasks
- growthIncrease in size
development · breakthrough · realization · empowerment · self-discovery · awakening · transformation · mastery · confidence · creativity
level
Horizontal or uniform position
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- characterNature, symbol, or role
feature · content · bonus · reward · upgrade · milestone · progression · stage · challenge · game
- home activitiescleaning, cooking, sleeping, bathing, eating
- code-breaking verbsdecrypting, deciphering, cracking, unscrambling, solving
- helping actionshelping, aiding, assisting, supporting, enabling
- opening actionsopen, opening, unlatch, unlatching, unbolt
- separatingseparating, detaching, disconnecting, dividing, splitting
- Getting Homedriving, walking, commute, bus ride, train ride
unlockinglocking
Fixing firmly in position
fastening · bolting · latching · securing · padlocking
unlockingblocking
Impeding forward progress
restricting · shutting out · obstructing · locking · barring
unlockinglocking away
Enclosing for safekeeping
suppressing · hiding · concealing · blocking · stifling