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    Locking

    /ˈlɒkɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The action or process of locking something.
    The locking of the gates was done promptly at nightfall.
    A mechanism or device used for securing something.
    The locksmith examined the locking mechanism for any faults.
    verb
    The act of fastening or securing something with a lock.
    She is locking the door before going to bed.
    To make something secure or unable to be moved or altered.
    The software is locking the file to prevent any changes.
    To block access to something or make it inaccessible.
    He is locking his car to prevent theft.
    To fasten a mechanism that prevents movement.
    I’ll be locking the windows before the storm arrives.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old English 'loccian', meaning 'to fasten'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    locking horns
    To engage in a dispute or argument.
    lock and key
    To secure safely, often used metaphorically.
    locking in
    To finalize something, such as a decision or price.

    Related Words

    lock
    A device used to secure something.
    unlock
    To open or release a lock.
    key
    A device that opens a lock.
    fasten
    To secure something in place.

    Slang Meanings

    To lock someone out of a situation.
    He felt like he was being locked out of the conversation.
    To secure a deal or arrangement.
    We are locking in that partnership for the next year.