locked device
[lɒkt dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: locked devices
dispositivo bloqueado
1. An electronic device (smartphone, tablet, computer, etc.) that is secured with a password, PIN, biometric authentication, or other security measure to prevent unauthorized access
My locked device requires a fingerprint to unlock.
Meu dispositivo bloqueado requer uma impressão digital para desbloqueá-lo.
2. A device that has been disabled or restricted from use due to security protocols or ownership verification
The locked device was recovered by the police and returned to its owner.
O dispositivo bloqueado foi recuperado pela polícia e devolvido ao seu proprietário.
In both Brazil and the USA, 'locked device' is a standard tech term reflecting the importance of digital security in contemporary culture. In Brazil, cybersecurity awareness has grown significantly, making this term increasingly common in everyday conversation, especially among smartphone users concerned with privacy and theft prevention.
NYC Slang
locked-up phone / locked device (standard usage, no specific NYC slang variant)
Related Idioms & Phrases
locked and loaded (figuratively ready, though literal meaning differs)
under lock and key (secured, though typically for physical objects)
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