locking

• Действие по запиранию чего-либо для его защиты.

The act of locking something up to protect it.

uncountable

1. Securing or fasteningB1formal

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

   Запирание

   • 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.

   Synonymsclosingfasteningsealing

   Antonymsopening

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по запиранию или фиксации чего-либо с помощью замка, или становления неподвижным.

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.

   Запереть

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

   Synonymsboltchainfastenlatchpadlocksecure

   Antonymsopenunlock

2. Become fixed or immovableB1formal

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

   Заблокироваться

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

   Synonymsbindcatchfreezejamseizestickwedge

3. Secure or confineA2formal

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

   Запереть

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

   Synonymsbarboltcagechainconfinefastenimprisonincarceratelatchlock uppadlocksealsecureshut in

   Antonymsfreeliberateopenreleaseunlock

Phrasal variantslock awaylock inlock outlock up