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locked

[lɒkt]

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

Synonyms for locked

Antonyms for locked

Phrases with locked

  • to become involved in a dispute or argument with someone

    Example

    The two politicians locked horns over the issue of immigration.

  • lock and key

    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.

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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.