Definition
锁定 (suǒ dìng) means 'to lock' in a physical or digital sense, or 'to pinpoint/focus on' a target. It is more specific than 锁 (suǒ), which is the general verb for locking a door or object. For 'targeting', 锁定 implies a precise fix (e.g., a location), while 针对 (zhēn duì) means 'to target' a person or issue, and 着眼 (zhuó yǎn) means 'to focus on' a goal or perspective.
verb
to lock securely (physically)to lock (a file, device, or access; password-protect or restrict)to focus onto targetto pinpoint
Examples
- 锁定。Xìtǒng yǐjīng suǒ dìng le kěyí zhànghù.The system has locked the suspicious account.
- 锁定。Jǐngfāng tōngguò jiānkòng shèxiàngtóu suǒ dìng le xiányí rén de wèizhi.The police pinpointed the suspect's location via surveillance cameras.
- 锁定。Chū mén qián jìde suǒ dìng hǎo ménchuāng.Remember to lock the doors and windows securely before going out.
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