relocking
verb (present participle)UK /ˌriːˈlɒkɪŋ/
US /ˌriːˈlɑːkɪŋ/
Locking something again after it was unlocked.
She kept relocking the door to make sure it was safe.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Resetting a lock so it holds something in place again.
The mechanic was relocking the wheel after the repair.
3. Making a phone or account locked again after it was opened.
Relocking the phone keeps your photos private.
4. Fixing a joint or part back into a firm position.
He was relocking his knee after the stretch.