A situation or condition in which something is secured or held in place.

The occurrence of a mechanism engaging to prevent motion.

एक तंत्र का सक्रिय होना जो गति को रोकता है।

English Usage: The locking phenomenon of the door ensured that no one could enter without a key.

Hindi Usage: दरवाजे का लॉकिंग फेनोमेनन सुनिश्चित करता है कि कोई भी चाबी के बिना प्रवेश न कर सके।

To secure something in place with a device such as a key or combination.

To become fixed or set in a particular position.

एक विशेष स्थिति में स्थापित होना।

English Usage: His memories seemed to lock in place, refusing to fade away.

Hindi Usage: उसकी यादें एक निश्चित स्थिति में बंद होती दिखती थीं, जो खत्म नहीं होती थीं।