locking
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Also seen as: lockings
Meaning · English
The use of a lock or a mutex to restrict access to a part of the code to at most one process.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “locking” mean?
The use of a lock or a mutex to restrict access to a part of the code to at most one process.
Is “locking” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.