Lock

/lɒk/

/lɑːk/

Definition & Meaning of "lock"

to lock

VERB

to secure something with a lock or seal

Transitive: to lock sth

Example

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.

The manager instructed the staff to lock the office doors after working hours.

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 prisoner was locked in a small cell for 24 hours a day.

She locked her diary in a drawer to keep her thoughts private.

The museum curator carefully locked the valuable artifacts in a glass display case.

(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 left slightly open, as it could n't lock properly due to a faulty mechanism.

He struggled to get the key to turn in the lock, but eventually, it locked with a satisfying click.

to become firmly secured or immovable in position

Intransitive

Example

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.

When the brakes were applied too hard, the wheels of the car locked, causing it to skid.

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.

The construction panels locked together, creating a strong and sturdy structure.

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 wrestler used a powerful hold to lock his opponent's arm, rendering him immobile.

After assembling the furniture, he locked the joints together tightly to prevent wobbling.

Lock

NOUN

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

Example

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.

She clicked the lock shut on the suitcase before boarding the plane.

a piece of hair that lies on the head

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

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