locked

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb fasten with a lock
  2. verb keep engaged
  3. verb become rigid or immoveable

Etymology

* (drunk): Perhaps from airlocked.

Synonyms

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