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All deadbolt antonyms

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verb deadbolt

  • unlock — to undo the lock of (a door, chest, etc.), especially with a key.
  • unblock — to remove a block or obstruction from: to unblock a channel; to unblock a person's credit.
  • loosen — to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
  • release — to lease again.
  • unseal — to break or remove the seal of; open, as something sealed or firmly closed: to unseal a letter; to unseal a tomb.
  • advocate — If you advocate a particular action or plan, you recommend it publicly.
  • permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
  • unfasten — to release from or as from fastenings; detach.
  • unplug — to remove a plug or stopper from.
  • free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
  • open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
  • unclog — to free of an obstruction or impediment: to unclog a drain; to unclog rush-hour traffic.
  • unstop — to remove the stopper from: to unstop a bottle.
  • let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
  • loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
  • allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
  • wait — to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.
  • dawdle — If you dawdle, you spend more time than is necessary going somewhere.
  • stay — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
  • unbolt — to open (a door, window, etc.) by or as if by removing a bolt; unlock; unfasten.
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