locked
Translation
locked
Examples
The door is locked.
The door is locked.
He has a locked phone.
He has a locked phone.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) locked to be secured with a lock. The door is locked.
Similar Words
Synonyms: secured, fastened; Antonyms: unlocked, open
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to lock', from Old English 'loc' meaning 'bolt, fastening'.
Memory Tips
Picture a door with a big, old-fashioned lock on it. The '-ed' ending signifies a completed action or state.