stasis lock

noun

stasis lock

noun
1

Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction Especially An induced state of suspension or inactivity.

  • Tec had already deepened the stasis in Uru's cage to keep him asleep, and now he put the ship in a stasis lock.1976, J. O. Jeppson, Second Experiment, page 29:
  • 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.CD Moulton, Heku (page 153)

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