locking
word · lemma: lock
/ˈɫɑkɪŋ/
LAH-king
/lˈɒkɪŋ/
LO-king
Definition
The act of securing something with a lock, or making something inaccessible by using a lock or a similar mechanism.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for physical security, such as doors, windows, or digital devices. Common forms: 'locking the door', 'locking up', 'locking your phone'. Can also refer to digital or mechanical restrictions. Not typically used for emotional or abstract concepts.
Spanish: cerrando con llave - bloqueandoPortuguese (BR): trancando - bloqueandoPortuguese (PT): trancando - bloqueandoChinese (Simplified): 锁定 - 上锁Chinese (Traditional): 鎖定 - 上鎖Hindi: ताला लगाना - बंद करनाArabic: إغلاق - قفلBengali: তালা বন্ধ করাRussian: запираниеJapanese: 施錠Vietnamese: khóaKorean: 잠그기Turkish: kilitlemeUrdu: تالا لگاناIndonesian: mengunci
Example Sentences
She is locking the front door before leaving.
basic
He is locking his bike to the post.
basic
Are you locking your phone before you put it away?
basic
Can you make sure all the windows are locking properly?
natural
People are locking up their bikes all over the city lately.
natural
I hate it when I come home and realize I forgot about locking the door.
natural