lockable

[ lok-uh-buhl ]

/ ˈlɒk ə bəl /

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adjective

capable of being locked; fitted with a lock: The car has a lockable glove compartment.

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Origin of lockable

First recorded in 1890–95; lock¹ + -able

lock·a·bil·i·ty, noun

Drivers who have to regularly leave gear inside a car should also invest in lockable containers.
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This lockable “frunk” can handle up to 400 pounds of cargo, extending the Lightning’s utility.
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The Lightning’s “frunk” adds waterproof, lockable storage and includes multiple power outlets for charging or powering tools and other gadgets.
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At 27 inches tall, these lockable office cabinets are ideal for stowing under tables and desks in a variety of workspaces.
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The delivery carts, which can hold up to 120 pounds of groceries in four lockable containers, will initially have a human escort.
Albertsons taps Tortoise for remote-controlled grocery delivery robots|Kirsten Korosec|March 5, 2021|TechCrunch