unlock editing
[ən-ˈlɑk ˈɛdɪtɪŋ]
verb phrase
desbloquear edição
1. To enable or grant permission to modify, change, or alter a document, file, or content that was previously restricted or protected from editing
You need admin privileges to unlock editing on this spreadsheet.
Você precisa de privilégios de administrador para desbloquear a edição nesta planilha.
2. To remove restrictions or protections that prevent users from making changes to digital content
Click the unlock editing button to make changes to the document.
Clique no botão desbloquear edição para fazer alterações no documento.
This is primarily a technical term used in digital environments, software applications, and collaborative platforms. It is universally understood in both Brazil and the USA in corporate, educational, and creative contexts. The phrase became increasingly common with cloud-based document platforms like Google Docs and Microsoft Office 365.
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