locking

• Das Abschließen oder Sichern von etwas, meist durch ein Schloss, um es zu schützen; auch das Blockieren oder Fixieren einer Sache oder eines Zustands.

The act of locking something up to protect it.

unzählbar

1. Securing or fasteningB1formal

   The act of securing something, such as a door or container, with a lock to prevent access or theft.

   Verriegeln

   • The locking of the safe is done automatically after closing.
   • He is responsible for the locking of all windows at night.
   • Proper locking of the bicycle prevents theft.

   Synonymeclosingfasteningsealing

   Antonymeopening

• Verb, das das Verschließen oder Fixieren von etwas mit einem Schloss oder Schlüssel bezeichnet oder das Bewegungsunfähigwerden bzw. Blockieren von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening or securing something with a lock, or becoming fixed or immovable.

1. Fasten with a lockA1formal

   To fasten or secure something with a lock so that it cannot be opened.

   Mit einem Schloss verschließen

   • She locked the door before leaving the house.
   • Please lock your car when you park it.
   • He locked the safe with a combination code.

   Synonymeboltchainfastenlatchpadlocksecure

   Antonymeopenunlock

2. Become fixed or immovableB1formal

   To become fixed in a position so that movement is impossible.

   Blockieren

   • The gears locked together and the machine stopped.
   • His knees locked from the cold weather.
   • The brakes locked and the car skidded.

   Synonymebindcatchfreezejamseizestickwedge

3. Secure or confineA2formal

   To confine someone or something in a place that is locked.

   Einschließen

   • They locked the prisoner in his cell.
   • She locked her jewelry in the drawer.
   • The dog was locked in the backyard.

   Synonymebarboltcagechainconfinefastenimprisonincarceratelatchlock uppadlocksealsecureshut in

   Antonymefreeliberateopenreleaseunlock

Phrasal-Variantenlock awaylock inlock outlock up