adj
locked
lokt
adj
1
Fastened shut, or fixed firmly in place, typically by a lock.
"The door was locked, so they couldn't get in."
"The old computer was locked to a single account."
2
Very drunk (informal, chiefly Irish and British slang).
"By midnight he was completely locked."
How to Use Locked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFastened or fixed in place; informally, extremely drunk.
When to use it
The "very drunk" sense is informal slang, mainly heard in Ireland and the UK.
Common pairings
locked door
locked in place
get locked
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