1. without a lock; not equipped with or secured by a lock
2. designed or operating without the need for locks or locking mechanisms
Usage: technical, computing

Examples

• The lockless gate swung open in the breeze.
• She left her lockless suitcase on the porch.
• The lockless design of the cabinet made it easy for anyone to access the contents.
• Modern lockless algorithms improve performance in concurrent systems.
• The lockless door was a security concern for the office manager.
• He preferred a lockless approach to data structures in his programming.
• The lockless drawer was convenient but not ideal for storing valuables.