deadbolted
Bolt thrown shut
Deadbolted describes something secured with a deadbolt—a lock mechanism that extends a solid metal bolt into the door frame, operated by a key or thumb turn rather than a spring.
The past participle works as both verb and adjective: She deadbolted the door behind her; The deadbolted entrance wouldn't budge.
The term suggests serious security, not casual latching.
Fastened with a mechanism
- fastenedJoined or held together
- latchedFastened with hook mechanism
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- shutTo close firmly
closed · barred · chained · padlocked · double-locked · engaged · set · clicked
Made more resistant
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- safeguardedKept from harm
- guardedWary and restrained
- defendedShielded from harm
shielded · armored · barricaded · impregnable · secure · tamper-proof · protected
Free from peril
- secureProtected from harm
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
- shelteredKept safe from harm
haven · refuge · sanctuary · reassured · protected · home · night · alone
Unable to escape
- imprisonedHeld in custody
- locked-inFixed and unchangeable
- confinedKept within bounds
- enclosedSurrounded and sealed within
stuck · captive · caged · restricted · quarantined · isolated · hiding · hunkered
Blocked from entry
- blockedPassage prevented or impeded
- inaccessibleCannot be reached
- off-limitsProhibited from access
- unwelcomeNot wanted here
locked
Fastened with a mechanism
shut · closed · barred · chained · padlocked · double-locked · engaged · set · clicked · thrown
fortified
Made more resistant
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- safeguardedKept from harm
- guardedWary and restrained
defended · shielded · armored · barricaded · impregnable · secure · tamper-proof · protected
safe
Free from peril
sheltered · haven · refuge · sanctuary · reassured · protected · home · night · alone · vulnerable
trapped
Unable to escape
- imprisonedHeld in custody
- locked-inFixed and unchangeable
- confinedKept within bounds
enclosed · stuck · captive · caged · restricted · quarantined · isolated · hiding · hunkered
barred
Blocked from entry
- blockedPassage prevented or impeded
- inaccessibleCannot be reached
- off-limitsProhibited from access
unwelcome · estranged · rejected · separated · isolated · excluded