lock

/lˈɒk/

/ˈɫɑk/

[verb] [noun]

to lock

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to secure something with a lock or seal

antonyms : unlock

place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape

synonyms : lock away

to get stuck in an argument or difficult situation

keep engaged

synonyms : engage

mesh

operate

antonyms : disengage

become rigid or immoveable

antonyms : unlock

become engaged or intermeshed with one another

synonyms : interlock

hold in a locking position

synonyms : interlace

interlock

hold fast (in a certain state)

build locks in order to facilitate the navigation of vessels

pass by means through a lock in a waterway

Lock

[NOUN]

a device that firmly fastens a door, closet, etc. and usually needs a key to be opened

a piece of hair that lies on the head

synonyms : curl

ringlet

whorl

a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun

any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured

a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key

synonyms : ignition lock

enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it

synonyms : lock chamber

Examples

1. Drug companies are locking horns in a legal battle over patents.

2. He locked the door before leaving the house.

3. I turned the key in the lock.

4. He turned the key in the lock.

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