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Definition of lockbox
lockbox
/ˈlɑːk.bɑːks/
lock · box
Plural:lockboxes
lockbox Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A small, sturdy, lockable container used for securing valuables, cash, keys, or important documents.
Example
"The landlord left the spare house key inside a combination lockbox attached to the front porch railing."
2
North American A banking service in which a financial institution receives and processes a company's customer payments directly through a dedicated post office box to expedite collection.
Example
"Setting up a commercial lockbox allowed the utility provider to process thousands of monthly check payments much faster."
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