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lock noun

  /lɑk/ , /lɒk/
  • Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
serrure, verrou, cadenas
  • A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
serrure, écluse, sas, verrou, cadenas
  • A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
écluse, sas
  • (computing, by extension) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.
serrure

lock noun

  /lɑk/ , /lɒk/
  • A tuft or length of hair, wool, etc.
mèche

lock verb

  /lɑk/ , /lɒk/
  • (transitive) To fasten with a lock.
verrouiller, barrer
  • (intransitive) To become fastened in place.
se bloquer, se verrouiller

locked adjective

  /lɑkt/ , /lɒkt/
  • Having undergone locking; secured by a lock.
  • (computing) Protected by a mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.
fermé à clef, fermé à clé, verrouillé

locking

enclenchement

Locking

Locking

locking noun

  • the act by which something is locked.
verrouillage
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