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- [lok-boks]
- /ˈlɒkˌbɒks/
- /ˈlɒkbɒks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lok-boks]
- /ˈlɒkˌbɒks/
Definitions of lockbox word
- noun lockbox a strongbox. 1
- noun lockbox a rented post-office box equipped with a lock. 1
- noun lockbox Also called lockout box. Television. a closed box, usually fitted with a lock, containing electronic equipment to unscramble cable television pictures for subscribers only: used especially to prevent children from watching programs with explicit sexual content. 1
- noun lockbox A box that locks, usually for storing money or valuables. 1
- noun lockbox a system of collecting funds offered to companies by banks 0
- noun lockbox a metal box with a lock for storing valuables 0
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Origin of lockbox
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1870-75; lock1 + box1
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Parts of speech for Lockbox
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lockbox popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lockbox usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with lockbox
- how to open a lockbox?
- what is a lockbox?
- how to open a lockbox without a key?
- what is lockbox?
- how to make a lockbox?
- what is uscis lockbox facility?
- how to open vl lockbox?
- how to unlock a lockbox without a key?
- how to open a lockbox with code?
- how to break into a lockbox?
- how to use a supra lockbox?
- how to use supra lockbox?
- how to open supra lockbox?
- how to break into a sentry safe lockbox?
- how to remove a realtor lockbox?
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