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Meaning of "shift lock" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHIFT LOCK

shift lock  [ʃɪft lɒk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHIFT LOCK

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Shift lock is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHIFT LOCK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

shift lock

Caps lock

Caps Lock is a lock key found on many computer keyboards, depending on the local keyboard layout they implement. It is located in the position of a similar Shift lock key found in some other keyboard layouts. The actual Caps Lock behaviour depends on the operating system and driver as well as the chosen local keyboard layout. On non-IBM compatible computers it may also depend on the keyboard hardware itself.

Definition of shift lock in the English dictionary

The definition of shift lock in the dictionary is a key on some computer keyboards that when pressed affects the output of other keys, allowing you to type in capital letters or to type certain numbers and symbols without having to hold down the shift key.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHIFT LOCK


bloc
blɒk
Bloch
blɒk
block
blɒk
Blok
blɒk
clock
klɒk
floc
flɒk
flock
flɒk
Glock
ɡlɒk
hemlock
ˈhɛmˌlɒk
interlock
ˌɪntəˈlɒk
lock
lɒk
Locke
lɒk
o´clock
əˈklɒk
overclock
ˌəʊvəˈklɒk
overlock
ˈəʊvəˌlɒk
padlock
ˈpædˌlɒk
sherlock
ˈʃɜːˌlɒk
unblock
ʌnˈblɒk
unlock
ʌnˈlɒk
warlock
ˈwɔːˌlɒk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHIFT LOCK

shift
shift key
shift register
shift worker
shiftable
shifter
shiftier
shiftiest
shiftily
shiftiness
shifting
shifting cultivation
shifting sands
shifting spanner
shiftless
shiftlessly
shiftlessness
shiftstick
shiftwork
shifty

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHIFT LOCK

child lock
Chubb lock
combination lock
double lock
drop lock
fermentation lock
man lock
mortice lock
mortise lock
on the block
percussion lock
safety lock
scalp lock
spring lock
steering lock
stock lock
time lock
vapour lock
wheel lock
Yale lock

Synonyms and antonyms of shift lock in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «shift lock» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHIFT LOCK

Find out the translation of shift lock to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of shift lock from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «shift lock» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

换档锁止
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bloqueo del cambio
570 millions of speakers

English

shift lock
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पाली ताला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قفل التحول
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сдвиг замок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bloqueio das mudanças
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্থানান্তর লক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

shift lock
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kunci syif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schaltsperre
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シフトロック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

변속 잠금
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shift kunci
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chuyển khóa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாற்ற பூட்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शिफ्ट लॉक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

vites kilidi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

blocco del cambio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Blokada zmiany biegów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зрушення замок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

blocare schimbare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κλειδαριά στροφή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skuif slot
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

låsskifte
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

shift lock
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHIFT LOCK»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHIFT LOCK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about shift lock

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHIFT LOCK»

Discover the use of shift lock in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shift lock and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fractional-N PLL with 90° Phase Shift Lock and Active ...
Phase locked loops (PLL) are used in a variety of RF integrated applications because of their ability to generate precise clock signals. These applications include clock recovery systems, frequency synthesizers and frequency multipliers.
Joohwan Park, 2005
2
The Little Mac OS X: Jaguar Edition
Caps Lock Key When you press the Caps Lock key down, everything you type is in capital letters. If you've ever used a typewriter, you'll find that Caps Lock is different from the Shift Lock on a typewriter: Caps Lock does not type the characters ...
Robin Williams, 2002
3
Cricut Expression: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating with ...
Press the Shift Lock button. Continue typing the letters on the keypad—“ELCOME ”. Note: You will see that the Shift Lock button is still on. Press the button again to have the button turn off. The Shift Lock is a multiple-use button and will stay ...
Cathie Rigby, 2012
4
First Course-Keyboarding and Document Processing
A Review alphabet keys The taxL rubles were- busy because- oj- <A sizeable j voKi'ch Caused v*ru lo*\^ queues of owns up tke li-L Shift-lock key When you need to type several capital letters one after the other, the shift lock must be used.
A. M. Drummond, Anne Coles-Mogford, 1995
5
Automotive Diagnostic Systems: Understanding OBD I and OBD II
... Reverse Actuator Circuit High Gear Shift Lock Solenoid Control Circuit/Open Gear Shift Lock Solenoid Control Circuit Range/Performance Gear Shift Lock Solenoid Control Circuit Low Gear Shift Lock Solenoid Control Circuit High Hydraulic ...
Keith McCord, 2011
6
Typing: Two-in-One - Keyboarding and Document Processing
Shift- lock key When you need to type several capital letters one after the other, the shift lock must be used. When it is depressed, the shift key remains engaged until the lock is released, and you will be able to type capitals without using the ...
Archie Drummond, Anne Coles-Mogford, 1996
7
Crane-shovel: Power Unit, Revolving Truck Mounted, Pneumatic ...
Drop the shift lock ball (14), spring plunger (15), and lock spring (16) into the poppet well in the top of the transfer case. Hold down the shift lock spring with finger. Pull the shift shaft, and hold locked. Turn the shift shaft to position the fork until it ...
‎1958
8
First Aid for Your Car: Your Expert Guide to Common Problems ...
Shift lock release If the car is fitted with a 'shift lock release' mechanism (also referred to as shift lock override), you can operate this to allow you to move the gear selector out of the 'P' position. You will need to locate the position of the shift  ...
Carl Collins, 2013
9
InfoWorld
case in point. As an experienced computer typist, I've become used to an alpha shift lock — that is, a shift that produces uppercase output for letters, while treating all other keys as un- shifted. (I firmly believe that this is the most convenient form ...
10
Xlib Programming Manual: For Version 11 of the X Window System
The second keysym is used when the Shift modifier is on, when the Lock modifier is on and the second keysym is uppercase alphabetic, or when the Lock modifier is on and is interpreted as Shift Lock. Otherwise, when the Lock modifier is on ...
‎1992

9 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHIFT LOCK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term shift lock is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Suzuki Recalls SX4 and Kizashi Cars To Fix Rollaway Risk
Suzuki says the 2010-2013 SX4 and 2010-2013 Kizashi have shift selectors that ... When this occurs, the shift lock structure is broken and the shift lock system ... «CarComplaints.com, Jan 15»
2
"Shift Lock" Bermasalah, Suzuki Gelar Perbaikan Massal SX4
Disinyalir, ada kerusakan pada komponen shift lock, akibat dari kombinasi dari pin pengunci yang miring dan kondisi suhu tinggi pada mesin. Situasi ini bisa ... «KOMPAS.com, Jan 15»
3
Brand: Buick LaCrosse gets stuck in park
Q: My car is a 2008 Buick LaCrosse with the automatic shift on the steering column ... possibility is an issue with the automatic transmission shift lock mechanism, ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Aug 13»
4
Recall: 2012-2013 Honda CR-V, 2013 Acura RDX for Brake Shift Lock
Honda is recalling more than 200,000 2012-2013 CR-V and Odyssey models and 2013 Acura RDX SUVs for a faulty brake-shift interlock mechanism that may ... «TruckTrend Magazine, Apr 13»
5
How to Drift - Fourth Lesson: Shift Lock
This technique is called shift lock and its advantages and disadvantages are rather simple: it's useful thanks to the fact that it's easy to learn and use, but your car ... «autoevolution, Sep 12»
6
What Does the "Shift Lock" Do? - Video
Ever wondered what the Shift Lock “button” in your automatic car does? Well, you're definetly not the only one asking this question. A lot of people drive their ... «autoevolution, Apr 12»
7
Did you know that you can SHIFT LOCK your iPhone and iPad …
Tapping around my iPhone today, I stumbled on to something so obvious that I couldn't believe I never noticed it before: You can Shift Lock your iOS keyboard ... «Macgasm, Jan 11»
8
The long-overdue movement to abandon Caps Lock.
The problem was, it was hard to hold down the shift key for more than a few letters. So typewriter manufacturers added a "Shift Lock" button that would keep the ... «Slate Magazine, Dec 10»
9
Polaris RZR “Anti-Theft” Shift Lock Now Available from EMP
Stop your Polaris RZR from being stolen with the EMP “Anti-Theft” Shift lock. Now, you can lock your RZR into park with your own padlock of choice. Made from ... «Side x Side News, Mar 10»

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