locking Synonyms & Antonyms
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Locking as a Noun
gerund of lock: the act by which something is locked.
The use of a lock or a mutex to restrict access to a part of the code to at most one process.
A style of funk dance that involves sudden freezing in a fixed position between moves.
The act by which something is locked.
Locking as a Verb
present participle and gerund of lock
To become fastened in place.
If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock.
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To be capable of becoming fastened in place.
This door locks with a key.
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To intertwine or dovetail.
We locked arms and stepped out into the night.
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(break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place.
a pop and lock routine
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To seize (e.g. the sword arm of an antagonist) by turning the left arm around it, to disarm him.
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(WMF jargon) To prevent a page from being edited by other users.
Frequently vandalized pages are generally locked to prevent further damage.
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Locking in a Sentence
If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock.
Remember to lock the door when you leave.
This door locks with a key.
We locked arms and stepped out into the night.
a pop and lock routine
Frequently vandalized pages are generally locked to prevent further damage.
Word Forms & Grammar
locking (countable and uncountable, plural lockings)
locking
Words That Rhyme With Locking
Origin of Locking
From lock + -ing.
Locking in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | gerund of lock: the act by which something is locked |
| Antonyms | unlock |
| Plural | lockings |
Questions People Ask About Locking
Is locking a noun or a verb?
Locking is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the opposite of locking?
The opposite of locking is unlock.
What is the plural of locking?
The plural of locking is lockings.