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IELTS BNC: 2332 COCA: 2221

lock

1 lock /ˈlɑːk/ noun
plural locks
1 lock
/ˈlɑːk/
noun
plural locks
Learner's definition of LOCK
[count] : a device that keeps something (such as a door, window, or box) from being opened and that is usually opened by using a key
see also combination lock, padlock
[count] : an area in a canal or river that has gates at each end which are opened and closed to control the level of the water in different sections of the canal or river as boats move through it闸;船闸;水闸
[count] : a method of holding someone so that the person being held cannot move抱,夹(让人不动的方式)
see also headlock
US, informal
[singular] : complete control of something(对某物的)完全控制
[count] : someone or something that is certain to have or do something必定成功的人(或事)usually singular通常用单数
[count] : something that is certain to happen必定发生的事;十拿九稳的事usually singular通常用单数
[count, noncount] British : the extent to which the front wheels of a vehicle can be turned前轮转向角度

lock, stock, and barrel

: including everything : wholly or completely全部;所有

under lock and key

: in a room, box, etc., that is locked锁着;关着
compare 3lock
2 lock /ˈlɑːk/ verb
locks; locked; locking
2 lock
/ˈlɑːk/
verb
locks; locked; locking
Learner's definition of LOCK
[+ object] : to fasten (something) with a lock锁上
[+ object] : to fasten the door, lid, etc., of (something) with a lock锁住,锁上(某物)
often + up
[no object] : to become fastened with a lock锁住;锁上
[no object] : to become fixed in one position固定住
[+ object] : to hold (someone or something) in a fixed position使固定;使卡住
often used figuratively常用作比喻
[+ object] computers : to make (a file, database, etc.) impossible for others to open or change锁住;加锁

lock away

[phrasal verb]
lock (something) away or lock away (something) : to put (something) in a locked container, place, etc.把…锁起来
lock (someone) away or lock away (someone) : to put (someone) in a locked place (such as a prison) for a long period of time把(某人)关进
lock (yourself) away : to stay in a room or place by yourself for a long period of time把(自己)关起来

lock horns

: to disagree about how something should be done : to fight or argue持不同意见;争吵;争论

lock in

[phrasal verb]
lock (someone or something) in : to put or keep (someone or something) in a locked place, room, etc.把…锁在(某地)
lock (something) in or lock in (something) : to do something that makes you sure to get (something that could change, such as a good price, an interest rate, etc.)锁定,确定获得(某物)

lock on/onto

[phrasal verb]
lock on/onto (something)
: to use electronic methods to find (a target)(用电子方法)锁定(目标)

lock out

[phrasal verb]
lock (someone) out or lock out (someone)
: to prevent (someone) from entering a place, car, etc., by locking it把(某人)锁在外面
often + of
: to prevent (workers) from going to work in order to force an agreement为强加协议而阻止(工人)工作
see also lockout

lock up

[phrasal verb]
: to lock all of the doors of a building before leaving it锁好门
lock (something) up or lock up (something)
: to put (something) in a locked container, room, etc.把(某物)锁起来
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
chiefly US : to make control or achievement of (something) certain牢牢控制
see also 2lock 1b (above)
lock (someone) up or lock up (someone) : to put (someone) in a locked place (such as a prison) for a long period of time把(某人)关起来
see also lockup
3 lock /ˈlɑːk/ noun
plural locks
3 lock
/ˈlɑːk/
noun
plural locks
Learner's definition of LOCK
[count] : a small bunch of hair一缕头发
see also forelock
locks [plural] literary + humorous : a person's hair头发
see also dreadlocks
compare 1lock
IELTS BNC: 2332 COCA: 2221

lock

1 of 3

noun (1)

1
a
: a tuft, tress, or ringlet of hair
Marie … turned to pin up a lock of hair that had fallen on her neck. Willa Cather
b
locks plural : the hair of the head
… if your locks are lank, … skip the conditioner. Parenting
c(1)
often loc plural locs : a narrow ropelike strand of hair formed by matting, braiding, or twisting : dreadlock sense 1
According to Brooklyn stylist Derrick Scurry, there are several ways to save your dreadlock. For locks broken at the root, wait for hair to grow long enough to braid. Then have your stylist attach the lost lock to the braid with thread so you can't tell where the braid ends and where the lock begins. Essence
If palm rolling and twisting seem similar, it's because they are. But instead of twisting with your fingers to create a loc, you roll the section of hair between your palms, a technique that helps give more control over the size and shape of the loc. Sami Roberts
(2)
locs or locks plural : a hairstyle consisting of locks : dreadlocks
Dreadlocks, dreads, locks, locs—whatever your term of choice for them may be … Taylor Bryant
Some people simply stop combing through their hair in order to form "freeform" locs, which tend to vary greatly in size. Many others prefer a more cultivated look, with neat, even partings throughout, and a uniform size to each unit. Del Sandeen
The CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act, which was introduced by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.), prohibits denying employment or educational opportunities to a person based on their hairstyle or texture. The law includes styles such as locs, cornrows, … and Afros. Angela Johnson
For Michael Calhoun of DeKalb, his locks are more than just a hairstyle. "It's a way of life," he said. Calhoun … said the preferred term for his chosen style the past decade isn't dreadlocks, it's "locks" because dread carries a negative connotation. Katie Finlon
2
: a cohering bunch (as of wool, cotton, or flax) : tuft

lock

2 of 3

noun (2)

1
a
: a fastening (as for a door) operated by a key or a combination
b
: the mechanism for exploding the charge or cartridge of a firearm
2
a
: an enclosure (as in a canal) with gates at each end used in raising or lowering boats as they pass from level to level
b
3
a
: a locking or fastening together
b
: an intricate mass of objects impeding each other (as in a traffic jam)
c
: a hold in wrestling secured on one part of the body
broadly : a controlling hold
his paper … had a lock on a large part of the state John Corry
4
: one that is assured of success or favorable outcome

lock

3 of 3

verb

locked; locking; locks

transitive verb

1
a
: to fasten the lock of
b
: to make fast with or as if with a lock
lock up the house
2
a
: to fasten in or out or to make secure or inaccessible by or as if by means of locks
locked himself away from the curious world
b
: to fix in a particular situation or method of operation
a team firmly locked in last place
3
a
: to make fast, motionless, or inflexible especially by the interlacing or interlocking of parts
lock wheels
lock a knee
b
: to hold in a close embrace
c
: to grapple in combat
also : to bind closely
administration and students were locked in conflict
4
: to invest (capital) without assurance of easy convertibility into money
5
: to move or permit to pass (something, such as a ship) by raising or lowering in a lock

intransitive verb

1
a
: to become locked
b
: to be capable of being locked
2
3
: to go or pass by means of a lock (as in a canal)
lockable adjective
Phrases
lock horns
: to come into conflict
lock on or lock onto
: to acquire (something, such as a target or signal) automatically using a sensor (such as radar)

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Verb They locked the door when they left and unlocked it when they returned. She locked the bicycle to the railing with a chain. He forgot to lock the car. The car locks automatically when you start the engine. The wheels locked and the car skidded off the road. They were locked in each other's arms. She locked her hands around the steering wheel. The file is locked for editing. See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English lok, from Old English locc; akin to Old High German loc lock, Greek lygos withe, Latin luxus dislocated

Noun (2)

Middle English lok, from Old English loc; akin to Old High German loh enclosure and perhaps to Old English locc lock of hair

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

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The first known use of lock was before the 12th century
IELTS BNC: 2332 COCA: 2221
lock

noun¹

1fastening deviceADJECTIVE | VERB + LOCK | PHRASES ADJECTIVEcombination, cylinder, deadbolt, mortise, Yale (BrE) 暗碼鎖;圓筒銷子鎖;嵌鎖;插鎖;耶爾鎖The hotels replaced their mortise locks on guest rooms with magnetic card readers.賓館把客房門上的插鎖換成了磁卡閱讀器。electronic電子鎖safety安全鎖;保險機Most cars are now fitted with child safety locks on the back doors.多數小轎車現在都在後門配置了兒童安全鎖。safety locks for handguns手槍保險栓gun, trigger槍機;扳機保險trigger locks for guns槍械扳機保險bicycle, bike (informal) 自行車鎖door, window門鎖;窗鎖VERB + LOCKfit安裝鎖We had new locks fitted after the burglary.遭入室盜竊之後,我們換了新鎖。break, force, pick撬鎖open, turn開鎖;轉動鎖He turned the lock and pushed the door open.他轉動門鎖,推開了門。check檢查鎖She ran around the house, checking all the locks.她在房子各處跑了一遍,檢查所有的鎖。PHRASESinsert the key in the lock, turn the key in the lock在鎖眼中插入鑰匙;轉動鎖眼中的鑰匙under lock and key關押;被囚禁Prisoners are kept under lock and key 24 hours a day.囚犯一天 24 小時都被關押着。
lock

noun²

2small bunch of hair一綹頭髮ADJECTIVEstray一縷散髮She flicked a stray lock of hair off her face.她輕輕撩開臉上一縷散亂的頭髮。flowing飄逸的頭髮She had long flowing locks and blue eyes.她有着飄逸的長髮和碧藍的眼睛。blonde, chestnut, golden, etc.金黃色、栗色、金色等髮綹curly鬈髮He ran a hand through his curly brown locks.他用一隻手梳理他那棕色鬈髮。
lock

verb¹

1close with a lockADVERB | VERB + LOCK | PHRASES ADVERBcarefully仔細鎖上He carefully locked the door behind him.他隨手小心鎖好了門。automatically, electronically自動/電子鎖閉The door locks automatically.這種門自動鎖閉。VERB + LOCKforget to忘記上鎖PHRASESbe firmly locked, be securely locked鎖得牢固keep sth locked鎖住⋯Keep your garage securely locked.把你的車庫鎖嚴。
lock

verb²

2put sb/sth inside sth that is locked鎖起來ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERBaway, in鎖起來I was terrified they would lock me in again.我非常害怕他們會再把我鎖起來。PREPOSITIONin鎖在⋯裏面I locked myself in the bathroom.我把自己鎖在浴室裏。PHRASESbe safely locked, be securely locked被妥善鎖起All the valuables were safely locked away.所有貴重物品都已妥善鎖好。

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