locking

lock·ing

 (lŏk′ĭng)

n.

A form of urban dance originating in California in the early 1970s, involving quick arm movements punctuated by briefly held poses, usually performed to funk music.

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locking

(ˈlɒkɪŋ)

adj

fastening with a lock; able to be locked

n

1. (Computer Science) computing the immobilizing of a screen, for security

2. (Automotive Engineering) the system for locking the doors of a vehicle. See also central locking

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

locking - the act of locking something up to protect it lockup protection - the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection"

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Translations

arc-boutementenclenchement

frenaggioserramento

locking

[ˈlɒkɪŋ] ADJ [door, container, cupboard] → que se cierra con llave
locking petrol cap (Aut) → tapón m de gasolina con llave

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