Air Lock

Synonyms of air lock

• air bubble
• air pocket
• air trap

Antonyms of air lock

• water lock
• water seal

Collocations of air lock

air lock

Frequency: 70 %

Please make sure the air lock door is sealed before opening the outer door.

air lock

Frequency: 60 %

The air lock maintained the pressure necessary for the astronauts to exit the spacecraft.

air lock

Frequency: 50 %

The air lock provides an extra layer of safety for the crew in case of emergencies.

air lock

Frequency: 45 %

The air lock system malfunctioned, causing a delay in the mission.

Idiomatic Expressions for air lock

• Phrase: airlock situation
  Meaning: a situation where progress is halted or delayed due to a specific issue
  Usage: We are currently in an airlock situation with the supplier, so the project timeline is uncertain.