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lock

UK
/lɒk/
US
/lɑk/
lock out
lock up

Translations

lockverb
locked
Past Simple
locked
Past Participle
locking
Gerund
UK
/lɒk/
US
/lɑːk/
The two teams locked in a fierce battle for the championship.
Les deux équipes se sont affrontées dans une bataille acharnée pour le championnat.
se bloquer
The wheels locked, causing the car to skid.
Les roues se sont bloquées, ce qui a fait déraper la voiture.
verrouillerInformatique.
He locked his phone to prevent unauthorized access.
Il a verrouillé son téléphone pour empêcher tout accès non autorisé.
She locked the door before leaving the house.
Elle a verrouillé la porte avant de quitter la maison.
Synonyms
fasten
seal
close
bar
shut
bolt
latch
secure
Antonyms
unlock
locknoun
locks
pl
UK
/lɒk/
US
/lɑk/
verrouillageInformatique.
The database lock prevented two users from editing the same record at once.
Le verrouillage de la base de données a empêché deux utilisateurs de modifier le même enregistrement en même temps.
priseLutte, sport de combat.
The wrestler had his opponent in a tight lock, making it difficult for him to escape.
Le lutteur tenait son adversaire dans une prise serrée, ce qui lui rendait l’évasion difficile.
She tucked a loose lock of hair behind her ear.
Elle a glissé une mèche de cheveux rebelle derrière son oreille.
She turned the key in the lock to secure the front door.
Elle a tourné la clé dans la serrure pour verrouiller la porte d’entrée.
The boat entered the lock to be lifted to the higher water level of the canal.
Le bateau est entré dans l’écluse pour être élevé jusqu’au niveau d’eau supérieur du canal.
Additional translations
valeur sûreFamilier.
platineArmurerie.
Synonyms
bolt
catch
clasp
secure
fastener
latch
bar
lockadjective
UK
/lɒk/
US
/lɑːk/
Attributive use: describing something related to or used for locking (e.g., lock mechanism, lock washer).
de blocageTechnique.
He installed a lock nut on the bolt for extra safety.
Il a installé un écrou de blocage sur le boulon pour plus de sécurité.
Synonyms
firm
fastened
immovable
fixed
secure
dependable
surefire
surer
assured
guaranteed
sure
certain

Definitions

lockverb
To fasten or secure something with a lock.
She locked the door before leaving the house.
To become fixed or immovable.
The wheels locked, causing the car to skid.
To engage in a struggle or conflict.
The two teams locked in a fierce battle for the championship.
To restrict access to a computer or device by requiring a password or other authentication.
He locked his phone to prevent unauthorized access.
locknoun
A device used for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or other opening, typically operated by a key or combination.
She turned the key in the lock to secure the front door.
A section of a canal or river that is enclosed by gates and used to raise or lower boats from one water level to another.
The boat entered the lock to be lifted to the higher water level of the canal.
A mechanism for keeping a firearm's hammer in place until it is released by the trigger.
The hunter checked the lock on his rifle before setting out.
A secure hold or grip, especially in wrestling.
The wrestler had his opponent in a tight lock, making it difficult for him to escape.
A tuft or small group of hairs or fibers that are held or grow together.
She tucked a loose lock of hair behind her ear.
A mechanism in computing that restricts access to a resource, preventing simultaneous use or modification.
The database lock prevented two users from editing the same record at once.
Informal: something regarded as certain to happen or to succeed.
With their current lead, the team's victory is a lock.
lockadjective
Relating to or designed for locking or securing.
He installed a lock nut on the bolt for extra safety.
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