Lock
/lɒk/
Lock is a verb and noun with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To be capable of becoming fastened in place.
“This door locks with a key.”
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(break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place.
“a pop and lock routine”
noun
- Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
- (by extension) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.
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Antonyms
unlock
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