Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lock
noun and verb
/lɒk/
Definition
A device used to secure something, often consisting of a metal bolt that can be fastened or released using a key or combination.
Examples
- She turned the key to lock the door behind her.
- He kept his valuables in a lock box.
- The puzzle was so difficult that it felt like a mental lock that needed to be broken.
Meaning
To fasten or secure something, preventing access or movement.
Synonyms
- Fasten
- Secure
- Bolt
- Clamp
- Latch
