In plain English
This describes a current access state, not just a failed attempt. The person cannot get into the account because sign-in to it is being blocked.
In context
Here, "locked out" reports that the person currently cannot sign in because access to that account is blocked.
- Situation
- Account recovery, locked-account support, reactivation, and closure requests
- What it communicates
- reports that sign-in access is currently blocked
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not say why sign-in is blocked or how long that state will last.
Examples
“Even with the correct password, she was locked out of her account.”
“Call support if you are locked out of your account.”