frei|schalten
Translation
to unlock, to activate, to enable
Examples
Man muss das Handy erst freischalten.
You have to unlock the cellphone 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 cellphone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aktivieren, entsperren; Antonyms: sperren, blockieren
Etymology
Composed of 'frei' (free) and 'schalten' (to switch). Literally 'to switch free'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'switching' (schalten) something into a 'free' (frei) or accessible state, like unlocking a feature.