locked
/lɒkt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having undergone locking; secured by a lock.
Adjective
Examples
A locked door barred the way.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Protected by a mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.
Adjective
Examples
You can't delete a locked computer file.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “locked” mean?
Having undergone locking; secured by a lock.
Is “locked” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.