Bildschirmsperre

screen lock

noun BILT-shirm-shpeh-reh Rare

Also means

lock screen

Usage Note

Bildschirmsperre is the security feature that locks a device's display after a period of inactivity, requiring a PIN, fingerprint or pattern to unlock. Smartphone settings include options to set the Bildschirmsperre timeout.

Examples

"Die Bildschirmsperre verhindert unbefugten Zugriff auf dein Handy."

Natural Translation

The screen lock prevents unauthorised access to your phone.

Literal Translation

The screen-lock prevents unauthorised access to your phone.

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