relocks
Secures once more
Relocks is the third-person singular present tense of relock, meaning to lock again after unlocking: The door relocks automatically after thirty seconds.
Security systems often feature mechanisms that relock without manual intervention.
She relocks her phone between every text.
Key-operated door lock
- latchDoor-securing catch
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
- haspHinged metal fastener
- claspSecuring device that clicks
keyhole · tumbler · cylinder · keypad · combination · biometric · chain · catch
Preventing harm or loss
- protectingKeeping from harm
- securingMaking firmly fixed
- fortifyingMaking stronger or sturdier
- restrictingPlacing limits upon
barring · blocking · screening · authentication · verification · encryption · firewall · password
Securing once more
- resecuringFastening again after loosening
- relatchingEngaging a catch again
- resealingClosing something once more
- reclosingShutting something again
reengaging · clicking · snapping · turning · activating · resetting · rekeying
Ropelike matted hair strands
- locsMatted rope-shaped hair
- twistingRotating with distortion
- retwistingTightening spirals again
- interlockingEngaging by overlap
maintenance · sectioning · crocheting · coiling · matting · grooming · styling · tightening
deadbolt
Key-operated door lock
clasp · keyhole · tumbler · cylinder · keypad · combination · biometric · chain · catch · snaplock
safeguarding
Preventing harm or loss
- protectingKeeping from harm
- securingMaking firmly fixed
- fortifyingMaking stronger or sturdier
restricting · barring · blocking · screening · authentication · verification · encryption · firewall · password
refastening
Securing once more
- resecuringFastening again after loosening
- relatchingEngaging a catch again
- resealingClosing something once more
reclosing · reengaging · clicking · snapping · turning · activating · resetting · rekeying
dreadlocks
Ropelike matted hair strands
- locsMatted rope-shaped hair
- twistingRotating with distortion
- retwistingTightening spirals again
interlocking · maintenance · sectioning · crocheting · coiling · matting · grooming · styling · tightening · roots