This is the 9660th most frequent French word.
déverrouiller
To unlock.
The word 'déverrouiller' refers to the action of physically unlocking a door here, indicating the release of a mechanical or electronic lock.
Je dois déverrouiller la porte avant de sortir.
I need to unlock the door before leaving.
The term 'déverrouiller' is used in the context of electronically unlocking a screen, indicating enabling access to its functionality.
Pour accéder au programme, il faut d'abord déverrouiller l'écran.
To access the application, you must first unlock the screen.
'Déverrouiller' is employed metaphorically to signify enabling or activating additional functionalities in a system or software.