Designed so that access can be blocked with a lock.
Reach for it when describing a security feature without claiming the container itself resists every form of entry
Each resident has a lockable cabinet for medicine and personal documents.
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everyday
closable
Fits when an opening can simply be shut
Careful A closable door or lid may offer no resistance to unauthorized entry.
everyday
Fits when the overall condition protects contents or access
Careful Secure is a conclusion about protection, whereas lockable only names a capability.
professional
lock-equipped
Fits when a built-in locking mechanism is the relevant feature
Careful Lock-equipped confirms hardware but not that the whole object closes securely.
professional
Fits when the design discourages or reveals interference
Careful Tamper resistance is a performance claim beyond the mere ability to lock.
formal
key-locking
Fits when the mechanism specifically uses a physical key
Careful Key-locking excludes combination and electronic locks.
formal
securable
Fits when an item can be fixed or protected against access
Careful Securable may involve straps, seals, or anchors rather than a lock.
lockable storage
Lockable storage keeps cleaning products away from young children.
lockable drawer
The hostel provides a lockable drawer beneath every bed.
fully lockable
The bicycle compartment is fully lockable from the platform side.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated
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