鍵かぎがかかる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

become locked; lock

Intransitive expression meaning a door, window, or container becomes locked or is in a locked state. Often used to describe the result of locking, not the action of locking something.

See also: 鍵をかける

• 玄げん関かんの鍵かぎがかかっているか確かく認にんしてください。

  Please check if the front door is locked.

• この引ひき出だしは鍵かぎがかからない。

  This drawer doesn't lock.