padlock
noun
UK/ˈpæd.lɒk/
US/ˈpæd.lɑːk/
Definitions of padlock noun
- Countable
A small, detachable metal lock featuring a U-shaped bar.
He secured his bicycle with a padlock to prevent theft.
The warehouse door was fastened with a large padlock.
They placed a padlock on each locker to ensure security.
verb
UK/ˈpæd.lɒk/
US/ˈpæd.lɑːk/
Definitions of padlock verb
- Transitive
To secure something by fastening it with a padlock.
We must padlock the gate to prevent unauthorized access.
She padlocked her suitcase to keep her belongings safe.
The workers padlocked the entrance to the construction site to prevent nighttime trespassing.