access lock
[/ˈæk.ses lɑːk/]
nounpl: access locks
fechadura de acesso
1. A security mechanism that restricts entry to a physical location, system, or resource by requiring authentication or authorization
The building requires an access lock on the server room door.
O edifício requer uma fechadura de acesso na porta da sala de servidores.
2. In computing, a digital mechanism that prevents unauthorized users from accessing files, databases, or applications
The administrator placed an access lock on the confidential files.
O administrador colocou uma fechadura de acesso nos arquivos confidenciais.
3. A physical lock that can only be opened with a keycard, biometric scan, or PIN code
The hotel installed modern access locks on all guest rooms.
O hotel instalou fechaduras de acesso modernas em todos os quartos de hóspedes.
In Brazil, access locks are increasingly common in residential buildings (condomínios) and commercial spaces. The term reflects growing security awareness in urban areas. In the USA, access locks are standard in corporate offices, data centers, and healthcare facilities. The concept has evolved from mechanical locks to digital and biometric systems in both cultures.
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