lock
lock
lɑk
laak
British pronunciation
/lɒk/

Definition & Meaning of "lock"in English

to lock
01

to secure something with a lock or seal

Transitive: to lock sth
to lock definition and meaning
example
Examples
Before leaving, he had to lock the front door to ensure the security of the house.
The cyclist always makes sure to lock the bike to the rack before leaving.
02

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
to lock definition and meaning
example
Examples
The prisoner was locked in a small cell for 24 hours a day.
She locked her diary in a drawer to keep her thoughts private.
03

(of a door, window, etc.) to become or be capable of being secured with a lock

Intransitive
example
Examples
The door locked automatically when it closed, providing an added layer of security.
The window was left slightly open, as it could n't lock properly due to a faulty mechanism.
04

to become firmly secured or immovable in position

Intransitive
example
Examples
The bicycle chain got tangled, and the pedals locked, making it impossible to continue riding.
The gears of the machine locked, causing it to come to a sudden halt.
05

to join or fit together in a way that creates a secure and interconnected relationship

Intransitive
example
Examples
The Lego blocks locked with a satisfying click, forming a solid construction.
The teeth of the zipper locked, keeping the jacket fully fastened.
06

to secure or immobilize something, making it unmovable or rigid by interlacing or interlocking its parts

Transitive: to lock sth
example
Examples
The mechanic locked the wheels of the car in place before working underneath it.
The wrestler used a powerful hold to lock his opponent's arm, rendering him immobile.
Lock
01

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

lock definition and meaning
example
Examples
He turned the key in the lock to secure the front door before leaving.
They installed a combination lock on the locker to prevent unauthorized access.
02

a piece of hair that lies on the head

lock definition and meaning
03

a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun

04

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

05

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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