LOCKING

To become fastened in place.

Example: "If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock."

To fasten with a lock.

Example: "Remember to lock the door when you leave."

To be capable of becoming fastened in place.

Example: "This door locks with a key."

To intertwine or dovetail.

Example: "We locked arms and stepped out into the night."

(break dancing) to freeze one's body or a part thereof in place.

Example: "A pop and lock routine"

To furnish (a canal) with locks.

To raise or lower (a boat) in a lock.

To seize (e.g. the sword arm of an antagonist) by turning the left arm around it, to disarm him.

To modify (a thread) so that users cannot make new posts in it.

(wmf jargon) to prevent a page from being edited by other users.

Example: "Frequently vandalized pages are generally locked to prevent further damage."