lock replacement
[/lɑk rɪˈpleɪsmənt/]
nounpl: lock replacements
🇧🇷 substituição de fechadura
1. The process of removing an old or broken lock and installing a new one in its place
The landlord scheduled a lock replacement after the tenant lost their keys.
O proprietário agendou uma substituição de fechadura depois que o inquilino perdeu suas chaves.
2. A service provided by locksmiths to repair security by installing new locking mechanisms
After the break-in, the homeowner called a locksmith for emergency lock replacement.
Após a invasão, o proprietário chamou um chaveiro para substituição de fechadura de emergência.
3. The new lock hardware installed to replace a damaged or outdated mechanism
The lock replacement was a modern smart lock compatible with mobile devices.
A substituição de fechadura foi uma fechadura inteligente moderna compatível com dispositivos móveis.
💡 In both Brazilian and American contexts, lock replacement is a common service following security concerns, moves, or lost keys. In Brazil, it's typically handled by independent chaveiros (locksmiths) who offer quick service. In the USA, it's often coordinated through property management companies or local locksmith businesses. The term reflects security consciousness in urban environments.
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