unlocks
Frees the bolt
Unlocks means to open by releasing a lock, or more broadly, to make accessible what was previously secured or restricted.
You unlock a door with a key, unlock a phone with a passcode, or unlock new levels in a video game by meeting certain conditions.
Figuratively, unlocks suggests revealing or enabling: The discovery unlocked new possibilities for treatment.
Hinged room barrier
safe · deadbolt · combination · keyhole · mechanism · tumbler · cylinder · entry
Sudden important advance
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- epiphanySudden profound insight
eureka · enlightenment · realization · clarity · aha moment · unveiling · illumination · comprehension
Release from constraint
- releaseTo let go
- emancipationRelease from legal bondage
- escapeFlight from captivity
- unshacklingRemoving fetters or constraints
independence · autonomy · breaking free · unchaining · unbinding · unleashing · freeing · loosening
Horizontal or uniform position
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- bonusReward beyond expectation
- rewardPayment for service
content · feature · skin · ability · quest · item · upgrade · DLC
Accomplished goal or deed
- opportunityFavorable circumstance for advancement
- possibilityState of being achievable
- growthIncrease in size
- capabilityPower to accomplish tasks
talent · advancement · progress · success · enablement · empowerment · activation · triggering
Authentication string
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- access codeCredential for entry
PIN · login · decrypt · firewall · two-factor · authorization · keycode · passphrase
door
Hinged room barrier
gate · safe · deadbolt · combination · keyhole · mechanism · tumbler · cylinder · entry · access
breakthrough
Sudden important advance
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- understandingMental comprehension of something
epiphany · eureka · enlightenment · realization · clarity · aha moment · unveiling · illumination · comprehension · awareness
liberation
Release from constraint
- releaseTo let go
- emancipationRelease from legal bondage
- escapeFlight from captivity
unshackling · independence · autonomy · breaking free · unchaining · unbinding · unleashing · freeing · loosening · unblocking
level
Horizontal or uniform position
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- bonusReward beyond expectation
reward · content · feature · skin · ability · quest · item · upgrade · DLC · secret
achievement
Accomplished goal or deed
- opportunityFavorable circumstance for advancement
- possibilityState of being achievable
- growthIncrease in size
capability · talent · advancement · progress · success · enablement · empowerment · activation · triggering · catalyzing
password
Authentication string
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
access code · PIN · login · decrypt · firewall · two-factor · authorization · keycode · passphrase · facial recognition
- gameplaypower-up, level cap, save point, game over, tutorial level
- game termslevel, score, player, win, lose
- game mechanicslevels, rules, cooldown, points, health points
- character progressionlevel up, leveling, skill tree, talent tree, skill points
- game monetizationin-app purchases, microtransactions, loot boxes, gacha, battle pass
- gamer profilesgamertag, username, display name, profile picture, friends list
- unlocked door
- unlocked phoneDevice without carrier binding
- swipe to unlock
- achievement unlockedGaming term for accomplishment
- unlock phone
- face unlockIdentity verification via appearance