wakelock

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Synonyms: warlock, gavelock, havelock, wheelock, blakelock, wakestock

Antonyms: warlock, gavelock, havelock, wheelock, blakelock, wakestock

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|programming}} A [[lock]] that can be acquired by [[software]] for the purpose of preventing the [[mobile device]] from going into a locked [[standby]] state during a particular [[operation]].

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