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lock

/lɒk/
en-us undefinedlock
Main Example

Please lock the door when you leave.

Example context
en-us flagPlease lock the door when you leave.
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To secure something with a device that prevents it from being opened.

Other Example

Don't forget to lock your car.

en-us flagDon't forget to lock your car.

She always locks her bike at the rack.

en-us flagShe always locks her bike at the rack.

He locked the safe before leaving.

en-us flagHe locked the safe before leaving.
Synonyms

lock the door

en-us flaglock the door

lock the window

en-us flaglock the window

lock the gate

en-us flaglock the gate
Synonyms

secure

fasten

seal

lock

/lɒk/
Main Example

I need to find my house key to open the lock.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A device used to secure something, usually with a key or combination.

Other Example

Please remember to lock the door when you leave.

He turned the lock to secure the gate.

She lost the key to her bike lock.

Synonyms

front door lock

padlock

deadbolt lock

Synonyms

fastener

bolt

latch

lock

/lɒk/
Main Example

She has a beautiful lock of hair falling over her shoulder.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A section of hair that is twisted or curled.

Other Example
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lock

/lɒk/
Main Example

The lock on the gate is broken.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A mechanism in a machine that controls movement or operation.

Other Example
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Synonyms

lock

/lɒk/
Main Example

The storm locked us inside the house.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To prevent access or movement; to confine.

Other Example
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Synonyms

lock

/lɒk/
Main Example

The project is in a lock due to lack of funding.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A state of being unable to move or progress.

Other Example
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