frei|schalten
Translation
to unlock, to activate, to enable
Examples
Man muss das Handy erst freischalten.
You have to unlock the mobile phone first.
Nach der Registrierung wird der Kurs freigeschaltet.
The course is activated after registration.
Grammar Patterns
to unlock/activate ((sth.)) I need to activate my new mobile phone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aktivieren, entsperren; Antonyms: sperren, blockieren
Etymology
Composed of 'frei' (free) and 'schalten' (to switch). Literally 'to switch free'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'switching' (schalten) a lock to a 'free' (frei) state, i.e., unlocking it.