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destrancar
[dɛʃ.tɾɐ̃.ˈkaɾ]
verb
to unlock
1.
to open or release something that is locked or blocked
I need to unlock the door.
Preciso destrancar a porta.
2.
to remove restrictions or obstacles
The government decided to unlock the blocked funds.
O governo decidiu destrancar os fundos bloqueados.
3.
to free something from a jammed or stuck position
Can you help me unlock this drawer?
Você pode me ajudar a destrancar esta gaveta?
Synonyms
abrir
desbloquear
liberar
soltar
Antonyms
trancar
bloquear
fechar
travar
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
destrancar
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
destrancar
commonly used in urban contexts
Portugal
destrancar
used but less common than 'desbloquear' or 'abrir'
Related Idioms & Phrases
destrancar a porta do sucesso
destrancar os cordões da bolsa
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