locking
/ˈlɑkɪŋ/
adjective
- Designed to fasten or secure something so it cannot be opened or moved easily.
- She bought a locking cabinet to store important documents.
- Make sure the locking latch is engaged before you leave.
- The door has a locking mechanism that requires a key.
noun
- The act or process of fastening or securing something.
- The locking of the safe takes only a few seconds.
- He demonstrated the proper locking of the bicycle chain.
- Automatic locking of the car doors happens when you start the engine.
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