locking in English

verb

1

fasten or secure (something) with a lock.

she closed and locked her desk

synonyms: bolt, fasten, bar, secure, seal, padlock, latch, chain

2

make or become rigidly fixed or immovable.

he locked his hands behind her neck

synonyms: join, interlock, intertwine, link, mesh, engage, unite, connect, yoke, mate, couple, become stuck, stick, jam, become/make immovable, become/make rigid

3

go through a lock on a canal.

we locked through at Moore Haven

noun

lockup

verb

bolt, join, become stuck, clasp, operate, interlock, shut up
bolt, fasten, bar, secure, seal, padlock, latch, chain
join, interlock, intertwine, link, mesh, engage, unite, connect, yoke, mate, couple
become stuck, stick, jam, become/make immovable, become/make rigid
clasp, grasp, embrace, hug, squeeze, clench
operate, mesh, engage
interlock
interlock, interlace
shut up, put away, lock up, lock in, shut away, lock away

Use "locking" in a sentence

1. Admissibility of locking methods, locking pins, spring steel pins, locking wire, stop nuts, paint;

2. He's locking up.

3. Access control installations, electronic locking systems, electronic locking installations, electronic locks

4. Hydraulic camshaft adjuster with centre locking and adjustable locking play

5. Ratchet adjustable locking pliers

6. We're locking her up?

7. * locking and unlocking doors

8. Adjustable self-locking pliers

9. Self-adjusting locking pliers

10. Screw actuator with locking mechanism

11. She neglected locking the door.

12. Adjustable self-locking wrench

13. The brakes began locking.

14. The board also comprises a locking device (65) for locking the board in a frame.

15. You ain't locking me up, man.

16. At least one of the abutments is configured as a locking abutment and comprises a locking portion.

17. 2¿) exhibit recesses to accommodate locking devices for the purpose of locking a cargo securely to them.

18. Device for activating a locking element

19. The door locking mechanism doesn't work.

20. Nuts: self locking, anchor, standard types;

21. Rotate the two locking cylinders counterclockwise.

22. Tightening strip with tension locking system

23. Carr Lane also offers Locking Clamping Pins that feature a pin body positively retained in a locking bushing.

24. The operating element allows the locking unit to be displaced from a locking position to a release position.

25. As a result, access or locking is controlled on two levels: through mechanical locking and through electronic identity.

26. A locking element comprising a locking member (40) is operated via a lever (44) by a bimetallic strip (46).

27. Wild Country Ascent Lite Belay Locking Carabiner

28. Automatic trailer coupling, with cylindrical locking pin

29. Don't omit locking [ to lock ] the door.

30. Can you override the automatic locking system?

31. "... and locking him up in a cell.

32. Smart HMS Locking Carabiner with Safety Gate

33. Browse a selection of Pemko locking Astragals

34. Locking taper abutment provided with weakened zone

35. The most comprehensive program of locking variations worldwide – up to absolutely rigid locking easylift gas springs in both directions.

36. Locking nut assembly for a cone crusher

37. Locking devices for actuators and mechanical valves

38. Do you mind locking up after me?

39. Locking system for air brakes of parked trailer

40. Non-automatic trailer coupling, with cylindrical locking pin

41. Band: Custom Injected Polyurethane With Patented Locking Looper.

42. The gaoler followed, locking the door behind him.

43. The central locking clunked, they both got in.

44. Bean Folders are small, non-locking everyday carry knives

45. Storage locking address-based priority for a shared memory

46. Figure 1b — Automatic trailer coupling, with cylindrical locking pin

47. An internal thread is formed at the locking hole.

48. And he was so sorry for locking me up.

49. The locking mechanism on the car door is broken.

50. Locking element for a shock-absorbing belt buckle