time lock

noun

1. a lock, as for the door of a bank vault, equipped with a mechanism that makes it impossible to operate the lock within certain hours.

Word History and Origins

Origin of time lock¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

The series was the first time Lock had played in a game for Seattle since being acquired in March 2022 as part of the Russell Wilson trade with Denver.

From Seattle Times

By the time “Lock Up” was released, he had filmed parts in the forthcoming films “Born on the Fourth of July,” directed by Mr. Stone and starring Tom Cruise; “Blue Steel,” with Jamie Lee Curtis; and the dark comedy “Penn & Teller Get Killed.”

From New York Times

"The companies that go very, very far upstream, capture the materials years ahead of time, lock them up and build a clear strategy around the battery supply chain will win," said Field, a former Tesla and Apple Inc executive who started his career 35 years ago at Ford.

From Reuters

Instead, Carroll said starting Smith is in part because of the time Lock missed last week while dealing with COVID-19.

From Seattle Times

It is the second time Lock has tested positive, also missing two games last year while with Denver.

From Seattle Times