A visual interface on a computer or mobile phone which is available before the user has entered a passcode or otherwise activated the full functionality of the device.
a security flaw enabled users to bypass the lock screen
Example sentencesExamples
Remember that only six widget lock screens are supported.
Displaying such information in the lock screen overrides privacy measures.
There's also a camera shortcut placed in the lower right corner of the lock screen.
You can pay more to get additional storage or to get rid of ads that come on the tablets' lock screens.
Manufacturers love customizing their phone's lock screens.
You can change the greeting on the lock screen by hitting the edit button.
Definition of lock screen in US English:
lock screen
noun
A visual interface on a computer or mobile phone which is available before the user has entered a passcode or otherwise activated the full functionality of the device.
a security flaw enabled users to bypass the lock screen
Example sentencesExamples
You can change the greeting on the lock screen by hitting the edit button.
Manufacturers love customizing their phone's lock screens.
There's also a camera shortcut placed in the lower right corner of the lock screen.
Displaying such information in the lock screen overrides privacy measures.
You can pay more to get additional storage or to get rid of ads that come on the tablets' lock screens.
Remember that only six widget lock screens are supported.