stasis lock

stasis lock (plural stasis locks)

1. (machinery, especially science fiction) An induced state of suspension or inactivity.
   • 1976, J. O. Jeppson, Second Experiment, page 29:

     Tec had already deepened the stasis in Uru's cage to keep him asleep, and now he put the ship in a stasis lock.

   • CD Moulton, Heku (page 153)

     I am speaking to the eight ships on the dessert on the planet Vood, which are now in energy stasis locks. I am representative of the Maitan Empire fleet, who have you under surveillance.

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