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Meaning of locked
The primary meaning of the word "locked" is to be fixed or secured in a certain position or state, often by a mechanical device such as a lock.
Etymology of locked
The word "locked" originates from Old English "locian", which means to lock or fasten, and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "lukiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "leug-", which carries a sense of bending or closing
The word has evolved over time, with the addition of various prefixes and suffixes, to convey a range of meanings related to securing, fastening, or fixing something in place
Synonyms
secured
fastened
barred
bolted
closed
shut
sealed
clenched
gripped
grasped
held
fixed
immobilized
stuck
jammed
wedged
blocked
obstructed
hindered
restricted
limited
confined
trapped
enclosed
fenced
walled
guarded
protected
defended
safe
tight
firm
rigid
inflexible
unyielding
stubborn
obstinate
uncooperative
resistant
opposed
averse
reluctant
unwilling
fixedly
firmly
securely
tightly
closely
hermetically
impenetrably
inaccessibly
unapproachably
Definitions
- The past tense and past participle of the verb "lock", which means to fasten or secure something with a lock
- In a fixed or secure position, often due to a mechanical device or obstacle
- Unable to be moved or changed, often due to being fixed or secured
Usage Examples
- The door was locked, so we had to find another way in
- She locked her bike to the rack to prevent it from being stolen
- The mechanism locked into place, securing the device
Antonyms
unlocked
open
accessible
available
free
loose
unfastened
unsecured
unprotected
vulnerable
exposed
unrestricted
unconfined
unguarded
undefended
unsafe
unsealed
unblocked
unobstructed
unimpeded
unhindered
unrestrained
uncontrolled
unchecked
unregulated