screen lock

[skriːn lɒk]
nounpl: screen locks
bloqueio de tela
1. A security feature on electronic devices that requires authentication (PIN, password, fingerprint, face recognition) to access the device after the screen turns off or locks
I set up a screen lock on my smartphone to protect my personal data.
Configurei um bloqueio de tela no meu smartphone para proteger meus dados pessoais.
2. The locked state of a device display that prevents unauthorized access
The screen lock activated after 5 minutes of inactivity.
O bloqueio de tela foi ativado após 5 minutos de inatividade.
Screen lock is a universal term in the digital age, essential for device security in both Brazilian and American tech culture. In Brazil, it's commonly referred to as 'bloqueio de tela' and represents a standard security practice. The term has become increasingly important with the rise of mobile devices and personal data protection awareness.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
device lockphone lockscreen securitylock screen
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlocked screenopen access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bloqueio de tela
Most common term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bloqueio de tela
Standard usage, sometimes informally called 'trancar a tela'
São Paulo
bloqueio de tela
Standard usage in tech-savvy urban areas
Portugal
bloqueio do ecrã
European Portuguese uses 'ecrã' instead of 'tela'

Related Words

biometric authenticationpasswordPINfingerprint recognitionface IDsecurity

Related Idioms & Phrases

set up a screen lock
unlock the screen
screen lock protection
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