lockbox

• Conteneur métallique sûr et ignifuge, généralement conservé dans une banque, servant à ranger des objets de valeur tels que des documents, des bijoux ou de l'argent.

A secure, fireproof metal container, typically kept in a bank, used for storing valuable items such as documents, jewelry, or money.

1. Bank safe deposit boxB1formal

   A secure, fireproof container, often found in a bank vault, used to store valuable items or documents.

   coffre de banque

   • He keeps his family's heirlooms in a lockbox at the bank.
   • The lockbox was fireproof, protecting the certificates from damage.
   • She rented a lockbox for her jewelry and important papers.

   Synonymessafe-deposit boxsafety deposit box

2. Personal security boxA2formal

   A portable box with a lock, used at home or in an office to safeguard money, keys, or other small valuables.

   coffret de sécurité personnel

   • I put emergency cash in a lockbox under the bed.
   • The lockbox requires a combination to open.
   • They kept spare house keys in a lockbox near the door.

   Synonymessafestrongbox

3. Digital secure storageB2informalIT

   A virtual container or software that encrypts and protects sensitive digital data.

   Coffre-fort numérique

   • He stores his passwords in an online lockbox.
   • The app acts as a lockbox for private photos and notes.
   • Digital lockboxes are often used by businesses for secure file sharing.

   Synonymesvault