| 词汇 | locking-on |
| 释义 | locking on noun[ U ] mainly UK(alsolocking-on)uk /ˌlɒk.ɪŋ ˈɒn/ us /ˌlɑː.kɪŋ ˈɑːn/ the action of fastening yourself to something such as a gate or building using a lock, as a form of protest: The new Public Order Act made locking on with the intention of causing serious disruption a criminal offence. "Locking-on" is a tactic that has been used throughout history. Activists might carry handcuffs in their pockets for locking on. The new law also criminalizes those who are "equipped for locking on", meaning that they are carrying bike locks, chains, etc. with the intention of using them to lock themselves to something. Eco-activists have regularly used the tactic of “locking on” in protests, using chains and bike locks to tether themselves to large objects while obstructing roads and entrances to public buildings. Examples of new offences under the act include locking-on and going equipped for locking-on. Activism & pressure groups active citizen active citizenship active resistance activism activist circulator citizen advocacy clicktivism clicktivist counter-demonstrate identity politics insurgency insurrection interest group lobbyist special interest group stage a demonstration super-lobbyist super-militant take a kneeidiom |
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