Locked: meaning, definitions and examples

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locked

 

[ lษ’kt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

secure position

Locked refers to something that is secured in a way that prevents access or movement. It typically implies that a mechanism, such as a lock, has been engaged to provide security.

Synonyms

barred, bolted, fastened, secured.

Examples of usage

  • The door is locked, so we can't get in.
  • Make sure your car is locked before leaving.
  • She kept her diary locked away to protect her secrets.
Context #2 | Verb

to secure something

To lock means to fasten or secure something with a lock. It can refer to the action of making a door, safe, or any other object inaccessible or impenetrable by using a locking device.

Synonyms

fasten, seal, secure, shut.

Examples of usage

  • Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
  • He locked his bicycle to a rack.
  • She locked the cabinet to keep the valuables safe.

Translations

Translations of the word "locked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trancado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verschlossen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkunci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฑะปะพะบะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamkniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒƒใ‚ฏใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท verrouillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bloqueado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kilitli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ๊ธด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzamฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uzamknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ๅฎš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaklenjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lokaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปั‹ะฟั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bloqueado

Etymology

The word 'locked' originates from the Old English 'loccian', which meant to enclose or secure with a lock. The etymology can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*lukลnฤ…', which also represents the same concept. Over time, the meaning evolved to denote the act of securing something through various locking mechanisms. By the Middle Ages, the term became widely used in reference to doors and gates, emphasizing the need for security and protection. The modern usage has also extended to digital contexts, referring to the locking of devices or data, showcasing the adaptability of the term throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,527, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.