Tìm kiếm
to lock
01
khóa lại, niêm phong
to secure something with a lock or seal
Transitive: to lock sth
Example
They locked the windows during the storm last night.
She locks the front door every night before going to bed.
The manager instructed the staff to lock the office doors after working hours.
02
khóa, đóng
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
Example
The museum curator carefully locked the valuable artifacts in a glass display case.
The shepherd locked the sheep in the pen overnight to protect them from predators.
They locked him in his room and refused to let him see his friends.
03
khóa, đóng lại bằng khóa
(of a door, window, etc.) to become or be capable of being secured with a lock
Intransitive
Example
The door locked automatically when it closed, providing an added layer of security.
The window was jammed, and it would n't lock properly, leaving a potential entry point for intruders.
He struggled to get the key to turn in the lock, but eventually, it locked with a satisfying click.
04
khóa lại, bị kẹt
to become firmly secured or immovable in position
Intransitive
Example
The gears of the machine locked, causing it to come to a sudden halt.
The car 's brakes suddenly locked, causing it to skid and spin out of control.
When the brakes were applied too hard, the wheels of the car locked, causing it to skid.
05
khóa lại, khớp lại
to join or fit together in a way that creates a secure and interconnected relationship
Intransitive
Example
The Lego blocks locked with a satisfying click, forming a solid construction.
The teeth of the zipper locked, keeping the jacket fully fastened.
As the puzzle pieces were placed together, they locked seamlessly, forming a complete picture.
06
khóa lại, chặn
to secure or immobilize something, making it unmovable or rigid by interlacing or interlocking its parts
Transitive: to lock sth
Example
The mechanic locked the wheels of the car in place before working underneath it.
The blacksmith locked the pieces of the iron gate together, ensuring its stability and security.
The jeweler secured the gemstones in the setting, locking them in place to prevent loss.
Lock
01
khóa, chốt
a device that firmly fastens a door, closet, etc. and usually needs a key to be opened
Example
He fiddled with the lock on the gate until it finally opened.
He turned the key in the lock to secure the front door before leaving.
She clicked the lock shut on the suitcase before boarding the plane.
02
lọn, khóa
a piece of hair that lies on the head
03
khóa, cơ chế xả
a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun
04
khóa, giữ
any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured
05
khóa đánh lửa, rào cản
a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key
Ví dụ
They locked the windows during the storm last night.
She locks the front door every night before going to bed.
The manager instructed the staff to lock the office doors after working hours.
The cyclist always makes sure to lock the bike to the rack before leaving.
Before leaving, he had to lock the front door to ensure the security of the house.
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