Kilidi

Kilidi is a Turkish term that refers to a lock, the device used to secure doors, containers, safes, and other openings. In Turkish usage, kilit is the base noun, while kilidi appears in inflected forms and phrases such as kapının kilidi, meaning the door’s lock. The word is part of everyday vocabulary and technical discussions about security hardware.

Locks come in a range of designs and technologies. Mechanical locks rely on components like pins, tumblers, levers, wafers, or discs to prevent turning a key or knob unless the correct key is present. Electronic and smart locks use digital credentials, wireless communication, and sometimes biometrics to grant access, often enabling remote monitoring and control. Common materials include metal alloys such as steel or brass, with housings designed for environmental durability and vandal resistance.

Historically, lock mechanisms have evolved from simple mechanical devices to complex systems designed to thwart picking and forced entry. Modern locks emphasize not only security, but reliability, ease of use, and integration with security systems. Maintenance typically involves regular inspection for wear, lubrication of moving parts, proper alignment of strike plates, and timely replacement of worn keys or batteries in electronic models.

See also: lock, door hardware, security, locksmithing. Kilidi remains a central term in Turkish for describing the broad family of locking devices used to secure property and maintain safety.