locking

• Ação de trancar, travar ou bloquear algo para protegê-lo ou impedir seu funcionamento. Também pode se referir a um dispositivo de travamento ou à fixação de algo em uma posição.

The act of locking something up to protect it.

incontável

1. Securing or fasteningB1formal

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

   Trancamento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclosingfasteningsealing

   Antônimosopening

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de trancar ou prender algo com uma fechadura ou dispositivo, ou de tornar algo imóvel ou travado. Também pode significar fixar ou bloquear em uma posição.

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.

   Trancar

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

   Sinônimosboltchainfastenlatchpadlocksecure

   Antônimosopenunlock

2. Become fixed or immovableB1formal

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

   Travar

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

   Sinônimosbindcatchfreezejamseizestickwedge

3. Secure or confineA2formal

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

   Trancar

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

   Sinônimosbarboltcagechainconfinefastenimprisonincarceratelatchlock uppadlocksealsecureshut in

   Antônimosfreeliberateopenreleaseunlock

Variantes phrasallock awaylock inlock outlock up