locked
Translation
locked, secured
Examples
The front door is locked.
The front door is locked.
My phone is locked, I forgot the code.
My phone is locked, I forgot the code.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is locked (sth.) is secured with a lock The front door is locked.
Similar Words
Synonyms: secured, fastened, bolted; Antonyms: unlocked, open
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to lock', from Old English 'loc' meaning a bolt or bar.
Memory Tips
Imagine a door with a big, old-fashioned lock on it. The door is 'locked'.