locked
Pronunciation: [lɑkt]
Word
Context: "security"
(verb) to secure something in a position where it cannot be opened or accessed. Like when you use a key to keep a door shut so that no one can go in.
Example
I locked the door before going to bed to keep my home safe.
Example
He didn’t lock the door, so it was left wide open.
Example
Did you lock the gate after you left the yard?
Context: "status"
(adjective) when something cannot be changed or is unable to be accessed at the moment. This could refer to a computer file or a situation where options are limited.
Example
The file is locked, so no one can change it right now.
Example
The document wasn’t locked, allowing anyone to edit it.
Example
Why is this section of the app locked and not available to use?
0s0s