Definition

1. Noun:
   • Safety lock: A device designed to prevent accidental or unauthorized operation, access, or release, often used on firearms, machinery, or containers to ensure safety.
   • Safety catch: A mechanism, especially on a weapon or piece of equipment, that prevents it from being fired or operated accidentally.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trước khi cất súng, hãy luôn kiểm tra khoá an toàn. (Before storing the gun, always check the safety lock.)
  • Chiếc máy này có khoá an toàn để ngăn ngừa tai nạn. (This machine has a safety lock to prevent accidents.)
  • Anh ta bật khoá an toàn trước khi bắn. (He released the safety catch before firing.)

Advanced Usage

• "khoá an toàn trẻ em": child safety lock.

  • Tủ thuốc nên có khoá an toàn trẻ em. (Medicine cabinets should have child safety locks.)

• "khoá an toàn cửa": door safety lock/security lock.

  • Chúng tôi lắp khoá an toàn cửa mới cho căn hộ. (We installed a new door safety lock for the apartment.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khoá (n): lock.
• An toàn (adj): safe, secure.

Synonyms

• Khoá bảo hiểm: safety lock (less common).
• Chốt an toàn: safety latch, safety pin.

Related Phrases

• Bật khoá an toàn: to engage/set the safety lock.

  • Nhớ bật khoá an toàn khi không sử dụng. (Remember to engage the safety lock when not in use.)

• Tắt khoá an toàn: to disengage/release the safety lock.

  • Chỉ tắt khoá an toàn khi bạn sẵn sàng bắn. (Only release the safety lock when you are ready to fire.)