padlocking
Shackling with metal
Padlocking is securing something with a padlock—a portable lock with a U-shaped shackle that passes through a hasp or chain: After padlocking the gate, she pocketed the key.
Figuratively, to padlock something is to seal it off or restrict access: The city padlocked the abandoned building.
Metal limb restraint
- haspHinged metal fastener
- keyLock-opening device
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
latch · chain · deadbolt · steel · brass · iron · cylinder · keyhole
Joining two parts together
- latchingSecuring with a catch
- boltingDeparting at speed
- claspingHolding something firmly
- chainingConnecting in sequence
shackling · clamping · sealing · anchoring · binding · affixing · cinching · mooring
Guarding against harm
- safeguardingPreventing harm or loss
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
- fortifyingMaking stronger or sturdier
- guardingActively protecting something
Excluding from consideration
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- sealing offBlocking passage entirely
- shutting outBlocking from entering
- exclusionBeing barred from participation
off-limits · lockdown · quarantine · embargo · interdiction · containment
Movable barriers at openings
- lockersSecure storage compartments
- shedsLoses or stores
- bikesTwo-wheeled pedal vehicles
- toolboxesStorage for implements
fences · containers · cabinets · compartments · hatches · cages · enclosures · warehouses
shackle
Metal limb restraint
- haspHinged metal fastener
- keyLock-opening device
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
bolt · latch · chain · deadbolt · steel · brass · iron · cylinder · keyhole · tumbler
fastening
Joining two parts together
chaining · shackling · clamping · sealing · anchoring · binding · affixing · cinching · mooring · immobilizing
protection
Guarding against harm
- safeguardingPreventing harm or loss
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
- fortifyingMaking stronger or sturdier
barring
Excluding from consideration
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- sealing offBlocking passage entirely
- shutting outBlocking from entering
exclusion · off-limits · lockdown · quarantine · embargo · interdiction · containment
gates
Movable barriers at openings
toolboxes · fences · containers · cabinets · compartments · hatches · cages · enclosures · warehouses · construction sites
- locksdeadbolt, keys, deadbolts, combination locks, bolt locks
- containingcontaining, enclosing, encasing, wrapping, enveloping
- fasteningattaching, fastening, tying, clamping, screwing
padlockingunlocking
Releasing a secured closure
unpadlocking · opening · unfastening · releasing · freeing
padlockingliberating
Setting free from constraint
freeing · releasing · letting out · emancipating · setting free
lock, locker, padlock, unlocked, locking, unlocking, interlock, padlocked, padlocks