Caps Lock
ˈkæps lɒk
Caps Lock: key on a keyboard that capitalizes letters
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Definition of Caps Lock - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
text entryTECH.keyboard mode with letters typed in uppercaseTECH.
  • The text appeared in uppercase due to Caps Lock.
2.
hardware buttonTECH.key on a keyboard that capitalizes lettersTECH.
  • Press the Caps Lock key to type in all capital letters.
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  • Caps Lock: key on a keyboard that capitalizes letters
    key on a keyboard that capitalizes letters

Expressions with lock

lock inv.
prevent someone or something from escaping or changing
The contract locks in the current terms for a year.
lock intov.
secure something in a fixed position
He used a clamp to lock the pipe into place.
lock outv.
prevent from entering by locking a door
The company decided to lock out the striking workers..
lock upv.
securely store something in a locked place
She decided to lock up her valuables in a safe.
lock and keyn.
device used to secure something
The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.
lock downv.
make an arrangement definite or permanent
They locked down the deal with a handshake.

Terms related to Caps Lock

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capsicumcapsidcapsizecapsularcapsulatedcapsulelocklockdownlockingcommandinputkey

Terms with Caps Lock included in their meaning

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caps-lockedadj.
all caps text
written using only capital letters because Caps Lock is on

Examples of Caps Lock in a sentence

  • Make sure Caps Lock is off before entering the code.
  • The Caps Lock light is on.
  • She accidentally hit the Caps Lock key.

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  1. French:verrouillage des majuscules, Verr Maj, ...
  2. German:Feststelltaste, ...
  3. Italian:Blocco Maiuscole, Bloc Maiusc, ...
  4. Spanish:Bloq Mayús, ...
  5. Portuguese:Caps Lock, ...
  6. Chinese:大写锁定, 大写锁定键, ...
  7. Japanese:Caps Lock, Caps Lockキー, ...
  8. Arabic:كَابْس لُوك, زِر كَابْس لُوك, ...
  9. Hebrew:קַפְּס לוֹק, ...
  10. Russian:Caps Lock, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Caps Lock, ...
  12. Hindi:कैप्स लॉक, कीबोर्ड की वह कुंजी जो अक्षरों को बड़े रूप में टाइप करती है, ...
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