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Meaning of shift lock | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A lock key on a typewriter, which, when pressed, causes all subsequently typed letters to be capitalized.

Examples

“Belinda released the shift lock⟳ and reverted to lower case.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

shift register shift stick shift the dial shift work Shift-in Shift-key

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