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LOCKING Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word locking. (exact relations)
There are 32 hypernyms of the word locking. (close relations)
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closing
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• final or ending

noun

• the act of closing something

• the last section of a communication

• approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap

• termination of operations

• a concluding action

fastening
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

• the act of fastening things together

sealing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of treating something to make it repel water

bolting
verbv
noun

• a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

• a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech

• the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key

• the act of moving with great haste

• a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length

• a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener

• a sudden abandonment (as from a political party)

adverb

• in a rigid manner

• directly

verb

• move or jump suddenly

• secure or lock with a bolt

• swallow hastily

• run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along

• leave suddenly and as if in a hurry

• eat hastily without proper chewing

• make or roll into bolts

clasping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together

• the act of grasping

verb

• hold firmly and tightly

• fasten with or as if with a brooch

• fasten with a buckle or buckles

• grasp firmly

latching
verbv
noun

• spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key

• catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove

verb

• fasten with a latch

securing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

• free from danger or risk

• not likely to fail or give way

adjective satellite

• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

• financially safe

verb

• get by special effort

• cause to be firmly attached

• assure payment of

• make certain of

• fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

• furnish with battens

interlock
verbv
noun

• a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting

• the act of interlocking or meshing

verb

• coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively

• hold in a locking position

• become engaged or intermeshed with one another

engage
verbv
verb

• carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

• consume all of one's attention or time

• engage or hire for work

• ask to represent; of legal counsel

• give to in marriage

• get caught

• carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

• hire for work or assistance

• engage for service under a term of contract

• keep engaged

interlace
verbv
verb

• spin, wind, or twist together

• hold in a locking position

mesh
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles

• contact by fitting together

• the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component

• an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

• the act of interlocking or meshing

verb

• keep engaged

• coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively

• work together in harmony

• entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh

operate
verbv
verb

• direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

• perform as expected when applied

• handle and cause to function

• perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

• keep engaged

• perform surgery on

ignition lock
nounn
noun

• a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key

lock away
verbv
verb

• place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape

lock chamber
nounn
noun

• enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it

lock in
verbv
verb

• close with or as if with a tight seal

• place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape

lock up
verbv
verb

• secure by locking

• place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape

put away
verbv
verb

• place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape

• throw or cast away

• lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

• stop using

• kill gently, as with an injection

• eat up; usually refers to a considerable quantity of food

• turn away from and put aside, perhaps temporarily

shut away
verbv
verb

• place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape

shut up
verbv
adjective satellite

• closely confined

verb

• refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent

• place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape

• cause to be quiet or not talk

Best Hypernyms For LOCKING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for locking, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (29)
build confine constraint construct displace embrace enclosure engage fasten fastener fastening fix fixing hair hold holdfast hug make mechanism move overcome overpower overtake overwhelm pass restraint secure squeeze whelm
Phrases (3)
sweep overtake holdwrestling hold

Alternatives for CLOSING

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