+**Locking** is the act of securing an object or system, preventing unauthorized access or unwanted change. It often involves physical devices, such as a [Lock](/wiki/lock) and [Key](/wiki/key), or digital mechanisms used in computing to manage concurrent processes and ensure data integrity. This fundamental concept is crucial for control, safety, and the orderly flow of operations across many domains.
+## See also
+- [Security](/wiki/security)
+- [Concurrency](/wiki/concurrency)
+- [Mutex](/wiki/mutex)
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