Definition & Meaning of "lock out"

to lock out

[phrase form: lock]

to prevent someone from entering a place by securing the entrance with a lock

to unintentionally prevent oneself from entering a place, particularly by leaving the keys inside

to keep data secure by preventing unauthorized access

to prevent one's employees from working until they accept new policies or conditions

to exclude someone or something from participation or access

Example

The landlord locked out the tenant who had not paid their rent.

The parents locked out their teenage child who had disobeyed curfew.

The security guard locked out the group of protesters who were trying to enter the government building.

The security guard locked out the unauthorized visitors who tried to enter the building.

The organization locked out its members from attending the annual meeting.

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