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    Lock
    /läk/

    noun

    • 1. a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form: "the key turned firmly in the lock"
    • 2. a short confined section of a canal or other waterway in which the water level can be changed by the use of gates and sluices, used for raising and lowering vessels between two gates: "there was a lock every quarter of a mile"

    verb

    • 1. fasten or secure (something) with a lock: "she closed and locked her desk" Similar boltfastenbarsecureOpposite unlockopen
    • 2. restrict access to the full functionality or data of (a computer, mobile phone, file, etc.), especially by requiring a user to verify their identity with a passcode or other form of authentication: "my computer is locked and I've forgotten my login info"
  2. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word lock, from a tuft of hair to a fastening device to a verb. See synonyms, examples, phrases, and related articles.

  3. Lock definition: a device for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or system of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a mechanism operated by a key, dial, etc.. See examples of LOCK used in a sentence.

  4. Learn the meaning of lock as a noun and a verb in English, with different senses and usage. Find out how to use lock in idioms, phrasal verbs, and business contexts.

  5. Learn the meaning of lock as a noun and a verb in English, with different senses and usage. Find out how to use lock in idioms, phrasal verbs, and business contexts.

  6. Learn the meaning and usage of the word lock in different contexts, such as mechanical engineering, nautical terms, sports, and idioms. Find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for lock in the thesaurus.

  7. A lock is a tool that keeps a room, house, drawer, or box securely closed. You generally need a key, password, or combination to open a lock. You might use a padlock on your gym locker, opening it with a tiny key or a secret series of numbers.

  8. 3 days ago · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word lock as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and pronunciation. Find out the difference between lock and key, lock and stock, and lock of hair.

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