adjective
unlocked
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adjective
1
Not secured with a lock.
"He found the back door unlocked."
2
Of a mobile phone, not tied to a single network carrier.
"She bought an unlocked phone so she could switch providers freely."
How to Use Unlocked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOpen, not fastened shut — or, for phones, free to use with any carrier.
Common pairings
unlocked door
unlocked phone
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