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to lock out
[phrase form: lock]
01
to prevent someone from entering a place by securing the entrance with a lock
02
to unintentionally prevent oneself from entering a place, particularly by leaving the keys inside
03
to keep data secure by preventing unauthorized access
04
to prevent one's employees from working until they accept new policies or conditions
05
to exclude someone or something from participation or access
Example
The parents locked out their teenage child who had disobeyed curfew.
The landlord locked out the tenant who had not paid their rent.
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.
