verouiller

Verouiller is a French verb that translates to "to lock" in English. It is commonly used in various contexts to describe the act of securing something, preventing unauthorized access, or rendering something inoperable.

In the context of physical objects, verouiller often refers to locking a door, window, or container with a key, combination, or other locking mechanism. For instance, one might verouiller their house before leaving or verouiller a safe to protect valuables. The verb can also be used for more abstract forms of locking, such as verouiller a system or verouiller a device, implying the activation of a security feature that prevents its use or alteration.

Beyond physical security, verouiller can also describe a state of being stuck or immobilized. A person might feel verouiller by fear or indecision, unable to move forward. In computing, a device or program can become verouiller, meaning it has frozen or become unresponsive. The term can also imply a mental state where an idea or belief becomes firmly entrenched, preventing open-mindedness.

The past participle of verouiller is verouillé, often used as an adjective to describe something that is locked or secured. For example, a "porte verouillée" is a locked door. The verb's root is related to the noun "verrou," meaning bolt or lock.