Pronunciation: /lɑːk aʊt/
noun a temporary denial of access to a place, service, or system
A1 I forgot my keys and got locked out of the house.
A2 The lock out prevented me from entering the building.
B1 The lock out was due to a malfunction in the security system.
B2 The lock out caused a delay in our schedule.
C1 The lock out was a result of a cyber attack on the company's network.
C2 The lock out was a serious security breach that required immediate attention.
verb to prevent someone from entering a place or using a service or system
A1 I accidentally locked out of my house and had to call a locksmith.
A2 She always double checks to make sure she doesn't lock out her keys.
B1 The company decided to lock out the employees who went on strike.
B2 The system automatically locks out users after multiple failed login attempts.
C1 The landlord threatened to lock out the tenants if they didn't pay their rent on time.
C2 The government's decision to lock out certain countries from trade agreements caused controversy.
formal The company implemented a lock out of the employees during the negotiation process.
informal They decided to lock out the workers until they reached an agreement.
slang The boss pulled a lock out on us when we asked for a raise.
figurative Her emotions were like a lock out, preventing her from connecting with others.
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