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Vocabulary Entry
lock
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A fastening mechanism that can be opened or closed using a key or combination.
Example Sentences
"She was unable to open the lock on her suitcase."
"The old wooden door had a rusty lock."
"He turned the key and heard the satisfying click of the lock."
V
verb
To secure something in place or prevent access.
Example Sentences
"Please lock the front door before you leave."
"He locked his bike to the rack to prevent theft."
"The parameters need to be locked to avoid accidental changes."
A
adjective
Describing something that is secured or fixed in place.
Example Sentences
"Make sure the lock gate is completely shut."
"The lock drawer won't open without the right key."
"She felt a sense of security with the lock system in her home."