What is this "locking" function in Name.com ?

[doridori]

I've been wandering for a long time what this locking feature in name.com does....you know the picture of a "lock"

 

[johname]

lol oh i see now, thought you ment namepros

 

[HappyDay]

It´s a security feature to protect your domains from thieves and therefore you should lock your domains.