noun
Locking
noun
1
The act or process of fastening something with a lock, or of fixing something firmly in place so it cannot move.
"The car's automatic locking kicks in as soon as it starts moving."
"The mechanism relies on the locking of two metal pins to hold the door shut."
adj
1
Designed to lock, or capable of locking something in place.
"She bought a locking suitcase for the trip to keep her belongings secure."
"The bike has a locking mechanism built into the frame."
How to Use Locking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes fastening something shut or fixed, or something built with a lock or catch.
Common pairings
locking mechanism
central locking
locking pin
auto-locking
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The car's automatic _____ kicks in as soon as it starts moving.