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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

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.

to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain

to use something in a harmful way; to treat someone badly or cruelly

to stick or attach something using a soft, moist substance; also a thick, soft, moist substance itse...

As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.