locking

Thân thiện

The shopkeeper is locking the front door at the end of the day.

Definition

Noun: The act of fastening or securing something with a lock, or the state of being fastened with a lock. It refers specifically to the action or process of making something inaccessible or protected by engaging a lock.

Usage

The word "locking" is a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun). It describes the action itself. It is commonly used to discuss security, safety, or the mechanism of a device. * The locking of the doors is the manager's final duty each night. * Modern cars feature automatic locking for safety.

Examples

• The locking of the safe requires two separate keys.
• A faulty locking mechanism caused the gate to swing open.
• Her responsibilities include the locking of all windows before leaving the building.

Advanced Usage

• "Double-locking": The act of engaging an additional or secondary lock for extra security.
  • For maximum security, they recommend double-locking the deadbolt.
• In computing, "locking" can refer to restricting access to a file or data to prevent simultaneous modification.
  • The database uses record locking to ensure data integrity.

Variants and Related Words

• Lock (verb/noun): The base word. As a verb: to fasten with a lock. As a noun: the device itself.
  • Please lock the door. The lock is broken.
• Lockable (adjective): Capable of being locked.
  • The cabinet is lockable.
• Unlock (verb): The opposite action; to open a lock.
  • You need a code to unlock the phone.

Synonyms

• Securing: Making something safe or fastened.
• Bolting: Fastening with a bolt, often used similarly.
• Fastening: The general act of closing or securing something.

Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases

• Lock up: To secure a building by locking its doors and windows; to imprison.
  • Don't forget to lock up the office when you leave.
• Lock in: To commit or confine someone or something securely.
  • The contract locks us in for two years.
• Lock out: To prevent someone from entering by locking a door.
  • I lost my key and got locked out of my house.

Related Idioms

• Lock, stock, and barrel: Completely; including everything.
  • They bought the business lock, stock, and barrel.
• Lock horns: To get into a conflict or argument.
  • The two managers locked horns over the new policy.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of locking something up to protect it

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lockup