time lock
Delayed opening mechanism
A time lock is a mechanism that prevents access until a preset time has elapsed.
Bank vaults use time locks so they cannot be opened outside business hours, even with the correct combination.
The term extends to digital contexts: cryptocurrency time locks prevent transactions until specified conditions are met.
The safe was on a time lock and couldn't be opened until morning.
Reinforced entry to secure storage
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
- chronometerPrecision timekeeping instrument
- clockworkSpring-driven gear system
preset · precision · synchronization · fail-safe · keyless · digital · analog · countdown
Converting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- lockoutEmployer-imposed work stoppage
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
- session timeoutForced disconnection from inactivity
account lockout · digital rights · cooldown · two-factor authentication
Time-locked bank savings
- maturityFull growth achieved
- withdrawal penaltyCharge for premature fund removal
- fixed termDuration with preset endpoint
- savings bondGovernment-issued debt certificate
treasury bond · annuity · vesting period · early withdrawal · holding period · interest rate · deposit · investment
vault door
Reinforced entry to secure storage
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- mechanismMeans by which something operates
- chronometerPrecision timekeeping instrument
clockwork · preset · precision · synchronization · fail-safe · keyless · digital · analog · countdown · delay
encryption
Converting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- lockoutEmployer-imposed work stoppage
- access controlRestricting resource availability selectively
session timeout · account lockout · digital rights · cooldown · two-factor authentication
certificate of deposit
Time-locked bank savings
- maturityFull growth achieved
- withdrawal penaltyCharge for premature fund removal
- fixed termDuration with preset endpoint
savings bond · treasury bond · annuity · vesting period · early withdrawal · holding period · interest rate · deposit · investment · capital gains
- lockspadlock, deadbolt, keys, padlocks, deadbolts
- bank vaultvault door, safe deposit box, safe-deposit box, safety deposit box, strongroom
- bank equipmentATM, safe, vault, cash drawer, cash register
- safe partscombination dial, dial, tumbler, deadbolt, keypad
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, alarm system, security system, safe
- bankbank, banks, teller, tellers, vault
time lockcombination lock
Security device requiring sequence
combination dial · key lock · keypad entry · biometric lock · fingerprint scanner
time, lock, times, timed, timing, timer, timers, timely, untimely