Cybersecurity

noun a temporary denial of access to a place, service, or system

verb to prevent someone from entering a place or using a service or system

• The company implemented a lock out of the employees during the negotiation process.
• They decided to lock out the workers until they reached an agreement.
• The boss pulled a lock out on us when we asked for a raise.
• Her emotions were like a lock out, preventing her from connecting with others.

noun a complex system of interconnected elements

• The company's website is designed to be user-friendly and accessible on all web browsers.
• I spend hours browsing the web for new recipes to try out.
• I'm always on the web checking out the latest gossip and news.
• His mind was like a tangled web of thoughts, making it hard for him to focus.

noun a barrier or partition that is used to separate two areas or to prevent communication between them, often used in a metaphorical sense in the context of business or law

• The concept of a Chinese wall is important in preventing conflicts of interest within financial institutions.
• We need to set up a Chinese wall between our work and personal lives to maintain a healthy balance.
• I heard they're building a Chinese wall around the new club to keep out unwanted guests.
• The emotional distance between them felt like a Chinese wall that couldn't be breached.