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locked
The term carries a strong sense of finality and restriction. It suggests a boundary that cannot be crossed without a specific key or authorization, creating a psychological feeling of security or, conversely, imprisonment. This rigidity makes it a powerful descriptor for both physical barriers and mental states.
In technical or mechanical contexts, the word describes a state of total immobility. When a system or a joint is locked, it implies a failure of movement or a deliberate freeze, evoking a sensation of stiffness and sudden stoppage that contrasts with the fluidity of a functioning mechanism.
Meanings
Examples
Did you lock the safe before you left the room?
I locked my bike to the fence outside the library.
The brakes locked during the skid on the icy road.
My joints feel locked after sitting at the desk all day.
Phrasal Verbs
lock up
to secure a building or room by locking all doors and windows
lock out
to prevent someone from entering a place by locking the door
lock in
to confine someone or something in a place by locking the door
lock down
to restrict movement or access to a location for security reasons