Lock out
verb
To prevent someone from entering a place by locking the door.
The manager had to lock out the employees during the strike.
Often appears as...
- lock out employees
- lock out tenants
verb
To stop a computer or a device from being accessed, usually for security reasons.
After three unsuccessful attempts, the system will lock you out.
Often appears as...
- lock out users
- account lock out
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To forget your keys inside while closing the door and get yourself locked out.
I accidentally locked myself out of my car!
Often appears as...
- lock yourself out
- lock out of car
verb
To prevent a mechanical part, like a joint, from bending or moving.
After the accident, her knee locked out, and she could not walk.
Often appears as...
- lock out joint
- lock out knee
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To prevent someone from entering a place by locking the door.
The manager had to lock out the employees during the strike.
Often appears as...
- lock out employees
- lock out tenants
verb
To stop a computer or a device from being accessed, usually for security reasons.
After three unsuccessful attempts, the system will lock you out.
Often appears as...
- lock out users
- account lock out
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To forget your keys inside while closing the door and get yourself locked out.
I accidentally locked myself out of my car!
Often appears as...
- lock yourself out
- lock out of car
verb
To prevent a mechanical part, like a joint, from bending or moving.
After the accident, her knee locked out, and she could not walk.
Often appears as...
- lock out joint
- lock out knee
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Often implies a person in authority is enforcing control over others by restricting access.
The company decided to lock out the striking workers.
Pro Tip 2/3Tense Situations
It's used in conflicts where one party exerts control, such as during strikes or disputes.
The factory owners might lock out the union to pressure negotiations.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary
The action of locking out is not necessarily permanent but lasts until resolved.
The theater locked out latecomers until intermission.
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Often implies a person in authority is enforcing control over others by restricting access.
The company decided to lock out the striking workers.
Pro Tip 2/3Tense Situations
It's used in conflicts where one party exerts control, such as during strikes or disputes.
The factory owners might lock out the union to pressure negotiations.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary
The action of locking out is not necessarily permanent but lasts until resolved.
The theater locked out latecomers until intermission.
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Often implies a person in authority is enforcing control over others by restricting access.
The company decided to lock out the striking workers.
Pro Tip 2/3Tense Situations
It's used in conflicts where one party exerts control, such as during strikes or disputes.
The factory owners might lock out the union to pressure negotiations.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary
The action of locking out is not necessarily permanent but lasts until resolved.
The theater locked out latecomers until intermission.
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