box and lock

security storage

The phrase 'box and lock' can refer to various security and storage contexts, from physical containers to cryptographic analogies.

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Definition

C1Finance

(technical)A designated post office or bank container where payments are collected and processed.

Example

Companies often use a box and lock system to manage their incoming payments securely.

B2Practical Use

(informal)A secure container for storing tools, protected with a locking mechanism.

Example

He kept all his valuable tools in a box and lock to prevent theft.

C2Cryptography

(technical, analogy)An analogy for explaining asymmetric key encryption, where a container represents secure data storage and a locking mechanism represents encryption keys.

Example

The box and lock analogy helps explain how public and private keys work in secure communications.

B1Self Storage

(common)A storage facility offering secure units, emphasizing the use of locks to protect stored items.

Example

She rented a box and lock unit to store her furniture while moving.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "box and lock":

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