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Lock the stable door after the horse has bolted meaning

What does the saying 'Lock the stable door after the horse has bolted' mean?

Idiom: Lock the stable door after the horse has bolted

Meaning:

If someone takes action too late, they do this; there is no reason to lock an empty stable.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Animals | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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