lock
🇺🇸
/lɑːk/
🇬🇧
/lɒk/
verb
A2
to close something with a key so it stays shut
Always lock the door when you leave.
A2
to put something in a safe place and close it with a key
She used a lock to keep her diary safe.
R
to get stuck or make something stuck in place
The wheels can lock if you brake too hard.
R
to be stuck in a hard situation or fight
They are in a lock over who should pay.
R
to be held very tight
They were in a tight lock during the hug.
R
to use a code to protect a phone or computer
Set a code to lock your phone.
noun
A2
a thing that keeps a door or box closed, often with a key
The lock on the door is strong.
A2
a device that stops a vehicle or machine from being used
Use a lock for your bike.
R
a feature on a phone or computer that blocks access without a code
The phone has a lock for safety.
R
when parts of a machine do not move
The machine is in lock mode.
R
how far the steering wheel can turn to change direction
Turn the lock to steer left.
R
a part of a river or canal with gates to change water levels for boats
Boats use the lock to move between water levels.
R
a small group of hairs together
A lock of hair fell over her eye.
R
a person's hair
She has beautiful locks.
R
a rugby player in the second row
The lock is key in the scrum.
R
full control over something
They have a lock on the market.
translation
to close something with a key so it stays shut; to put something in a safe place and close it with a key; to get stuck or make something stuck in place; to be stuck in a hard situation or fight; to be held very tight; to use a code to protect a phone or computer
a thing that keeps a door or box closed, often with a key; a device that stops a vehicle or machine from being used; a feature on a phone or computer that blocks access without a code; when parts of a machine do not move; how far the steering wheel can turn to change direction; a part of a river or canal with gates to change water levels for boats; a small group of hairs together; a person's hair; a rugby player in the second row; full control over something
Word Forms
3rd Present
locks
Past
locked
Perfect
locked
Progressive
locking
Plural
locks