locks up
Bolts the door
Locks up has several related meanings centered on securing or freezing.
To lock something up is to secure it with a lock: Lock up the house before you leave.
A person who is locked up is imprisoned or confined.
When a computer or machine locks up, it freezes and stops responding to input: My laptop locked up and I had to restart it.
In sports or competitions, to lock up a victory or title is to secure it beyond doubt: They locked up the championship with two games remaining.
- dead boltDoor lock requiring key
- latchDoor-securing catch
- keyLock-opening device
- glitchesMinor system malfunctions
- screen freezeUnresponsive display state
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