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to lock
01
cerrar con llave
to secure something with a lock or seal
Transitive: to lock sth
Ejemplos
Before leaving, he had to lock the front door to ensure the security of the house.
Antes de irse, tuvo que cerrar con llave la puerta principal para garantizar la seguridad de la casa.
The cyclist always makes sure to lock the bike to the rack before leaving.
El ciclista siempre se asegura de bloquear la bicicleta al soporte antes de irse.
02
bloquear, encerrar
to secure or confine something or someone within a defined space by fastening a door, lid, gate, or similar mechanism
Transitive: to lock sb/sth somewhere
Ejemplos
The prisoner was locked in a small cell for 24 hours a day.
El prisionero estaba encerrado en una pequeña celda las 24 horas del día.
She locked her diary in a drawer to keep her thoughts private.
Ella cerró con llave su diario en un cajón para mantener sus pensamientos en privado.
03
trancar, cerrar con llave
(of a door, window, etc.) to become or be capable of being secured with a lock
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The door locked automatically when it closed, providing an added layer of security.
La puerta se trancó automáticamente cuando se cerró, proporcionando una capa adicional de seguridad.
The window was left slightly open, as it could n't lock properly due to a faulty mechanism.
La ventana se dejó ligeramente abierta, ya que no podía cerrar correctamente debido a un mecanismo defectuoso.
04
bloquearse, trabarse
to become firmly secured or immovable in position
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The bicycle chain got tangled, and the pedals locked, making it impossible to continue riding.
La cadena de la bicicleta se enredó y los pedales se trabaron, haciendo imposible continuar pedaleando.
The gears of the machine locked, causing it to come to a sudden halt.
Los engranajes de la máquina se trabaron, lo que hizo que se detuviera de repente.
05
trabar, encajar
to join or fit together in a way that creates a secure and interconnected relationship
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The Lego blocks locked with a satisfying click, forming a solid construction.
Los bloques de Lego se trabaron con un clic satisfactorio, formando una construcción sólida.
The teeth of the zipper locked, keeping the jacket fully fastened.
Los dientes de la cremallera se trabaron, manteniendo la chaqueta completamente cerrada.
06
trabar, bloquear
to secure or immobilize something, making it unmovable or rigid by interlacing or interlocking its parts
Transitive: to lock sth
Ejemplos
The mechanic locked the wheels of the car in place before working underneath it.
El mecánico bloqueó las ruedas del coche en su lugar antes de trabajar debajo de él.
The wrestler used a powerful hold to lock his opponent's arm, rendering him immobile.
El luchador usó una llave poderosa para bloquear el brazo de su oponente, dejándolo inmóvil.
Lock
01
cerradura
a device that firmly fastens a door, closet, etc. and usually needs a key to be opened
Ejemplos
He turned the key in the lock to secure the front door before leaving.
Giró la llave en la cerradura para asegurar la puerta principal antes de irse.
They installed a combination lock on the locker to prevent unauthorized access.
Instalaron un candado de combinación en el casillero para evitar el acceso no autorizado.
02
mechón, rizo
a piece of hair that lies on the head
03
cerrojo, mecanismo de disparo
a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun
04
llave, presión
any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured
05
cerradura, dispositivo antirrobo
a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key
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