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Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
automatic lock
Refers to the lock mechanism itself, often used attributively (オートロックのドア).
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from autolock
This apartment building has an automatic lock, so it feels safe.
2
automatic door-locking system
abbreviation
Abbreviation of オートロックシステム; refers to the whole system, especially in apartment buildings.
See also: オートロックシステム
The automatic locking system broke down and I couldn't get into my room.
Usage patterns
- オートロックのマンションan apartment building equipped with an automatic door-locking system
I want to live in an apartment building near the station that has an automatic locking system.
- オートロックのドアa door fitted with an automatic lock
The entrance to this office has an automatic-locking door.
- オートロックを解除するto release/deactivate the automatic locking system
I entered the passcode to release the automatic lock.
- オートロックがかかるfor the automatic lock to engage
The automatic lock engages as soon as the door closes.