English · Common Verbs
lock
/lɒk/
[/lɒk/]
secure with a key
Beginnerverb
Definition
To fasten something with a lock so that it cannot be opened without a key.
Example
Remember to lock the front door carefully every time you leave the house alone.
Remember to lock the front door carefully every time you leave the house alone.
Etymology
From Old English 'loc' (fastening, enclosure), of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for doors, phones, and securing valuables.