No. 13,238 in German
aufschließen
To unlock or to open something (e.g., a door) using a key; can also mean to make accessible or to catch up.
In a sentence
Ich musste die Tür erst aufschließen, bevor ich eintreten konnte.
I had to unlock the door before I could enter.
In this sentence, 'aufschließen' is used to mean unlocking something, typically a door or barrier, using a key or similar tool.
Das Unternehmen möchte neue Märkte aufschließen.
The company wants to open up new markets.
Here, 'aufschließen' is used in a metaphorical sense to mean making accessible or opening up new opportunities or areas, such as markets.
Das Forscherteam konnte neue Erkenntnisse durch die Studie aufschließen.
The research team was able to uncover new insights through the study.
In this context, 'aufschließen' is used figuratively, meaning to uncover or make clear new information or knowledge.
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