Lockbox: meaning, definitions and examples

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lockbox

[ ˈlɒkbɒks ]

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security storage

A lockbox is a secure box with a lock used to store valuable items or documents.

Synonyms

safe, strongbox

Examples of usage

He kept his important documents in a lockbox at the bank.
The real estate agent provided the key to the lockbox for the house viewing.

Translations

Translations of the word "lockbox" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caixa de segurança

🇮🇳 तिजोरी

🇩🇪 Sicherheitskasten

🇮🇩 kotak kunci

🇺🇦 сейф

🇵🇱 skrzynka bezpieczeństwa

🇯🇵 ロックボックス

🇫🇷 boîte de sécurité

🇪🇸 caja de seguridad

🇹🇷 güvenlik kutusu

🇰🇷 안전 상자

🇸🇦 صندوق الأمان

🇨🇿 bezpečnostní schránka

🇸🇰 bezpečnostná schránka

🇨🇳 保险箱

🇸🇮 varnostna škatla

🇮🇸 öryggishólf

🇰🇿 қауіпсіздік жәшігі

🇬🇪 უსაფრთხოების ყუთი

🇦🇿 təhlükəsizlik qutusu

🇲🇽 caja de seguridad

Word origin

The term 'lockbox' originated in the mid-20th century, combining 'lock' and 'box' to describe a secure storage container with a lock. Initially used in banking and real estate industries, lockboxes have become popular for securely storing valuable items.

See also: interlock, lock, lockdown, locker, locket, locks, lockup.