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lock

verb

/lɑːk/

Meaning

to secure something with a key or mechanism; to become fixed in position

to fasten with a lock; to secure; to prevent access

Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.

Please lock the door when you leave the house.

secure, fasten, bolt, seal, close

Entry 1

secure, fasten, bolt, seal, close

Entry 2

secure, fasten, bolt, close

unlock, open, unfasten, release

Entry 1

unlock, open, unfasten, release

Entry 2

unlock, open, unfasten, release

lock door, lock up, lock away, lock securely, lock doors, securely lock, automatically lock, double lock

Entry 1

lock door, lock up, lock away, lock securely

Entry 2

lock doors, lock away, securely lock, automatically lock, double lock

to make sounds and movements of the face that show amusement or joy

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow; a beverage

to operate and control a vehicle; a journey in a vehicle

to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

The process of rotting or decomposition; to decline in quality or strength.

To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.