locked Definition
- 1fastened or secured with a lock
- 2unable to be opened without a key or combination
Using locked: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "locked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The door was locked, and I couldn't get in.
Example
I accidentally locked myself out of the house.
Example
The safe is locked and can only be opened with a code.
Example
The suitcase was locked and required a key to open.
locked Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with locked
Example
The two politicians locked horns over the issue of immigration.
a system of security in which something is locked and can only be opened with a specific key
Example
The important documents were kept under lock and key.
lock up
to secure something with a lock
Example
Make sure you lock up the house before you leave.
Summary: locked in Brief
The term 'locked' [lɒkt] describes something that is fastened or secured with a lock, and cannot be opened without a key or combination. It is often used to describe doors, safes, and suitcases, as in 'The door was locked, and I couldn't get in.' 'Locked' also appears in phrases like 'lock horns,' meaning to argue, and 'lock and key,' referring to a security system.
