faan2 so2反鎖反锁
Jyutpingfaan2 so2
Yalefáan só
Definition
To lock a door from the opposite side, trapping someone inside or locking oneself out.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of locking a door from the side that prevents someone already inside from opening it easily. It implies a sense of restriction or intentional exclusion, often used when someone is accidentally or deliberately trapped in a room. It is distinct from simply locking a door behind oneself when leaving.
Examples
He locked the door from the other side, I cannot get in.
Why did you lock the room door from the outside?
Related words
Common phrases
locked inside
lock the door from the other side
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with just locking a door normally. It specifically implies the door is locked from the side opposite to where the person is, or in a way that prevents exit.
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Grammar guides
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