central locking
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Shuttleworth said for a few seasons it had used more modern Mark 2 carriages, which have central locking.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
WCR was in a long-running dispute with the ORR about having to install central locking on its Mark 1 carriages to prevent passengers from opening doors when the train is moving.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
But when she closed the driver's door the central locking activated and she was unable to open any doors.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2024
The ORR told the judge that it did not want heritage train operators to go out of business, but it wanted to ensure heritage trains "meet minimum safety standards" by introducing central locking.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2023
Garda Mulcairns said central locking was operated both mechanically and electronically.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2017
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