open a lock

Frequency: 7.07.8 per million words

to unlock something, usually with a key.

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Examples (10)

  • He managed to open the lock with a hairpin.
  • Did you remember to open the front door lock?
  • The locksmith will come to open the jammed lock.
  • She couldn't open the lock because she had lost the key.
  • It took him several attempts to open the rusty lock.
  • You need a special tool to open this type of lock.
  • They tried to open the lock by force, but it wouldn't budge.
  • Can you please open the safe lock for me?
  • I watched him deftly open the intricate lock.
  • If the key breaks, you won't be able to open the lock.