Lock ( noun , verb , verb )

(As a noun)

Lock ( noun )

1. A device for keeping a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like, either locked or closed.
2. Something that prevents movement or action in a particular direction.

Origin:

Old english locc "a fastening, bolt", of germanic origin; related to dutch lok and german loch "a hole", also to lock.

Examples:

1. She put the key in the lock and turned it.
2. He put the lock on the gate to keep the children out.
3. The lock on the diary was broken.
4. The lock on the trunk was rusty and wouldn't turn.
5. The lock on the cabinet was too small for the key.

(As a verb)

Lock ( verb )

1. A device for keeping a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like, either locked or closed.
2. Something that prevents movement or action in a particular direction.

Origin:

Old english locc "a fastening, bolt", of germanic origin; related to dutch lok and german loch "a hole", also to lock.

Examples:

1. She put the key in the lock and turned it.
2. He put the lock on the gate to keep the children out.
3. The lock on the diary was broken.
4. The lock on the trunk was rusty and wouldn't turn.
5. The lock on the cabinet was too small for the key.

(As a verb)

Lock ( verb )

1. A device for keeping a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like, either locked or closed.
2. Something that prevents movement or action in a particular direction.

Origin:

Old english locc "a fastening, bolt", of germanic origin; related to dutch lok and german loch "a hole", also to lock.

Examples:

1. She put the key in the lock and turned it.
2. He put the lock on the gate to keep the children out.
3. The lock on the diary was broken.
4. The lock on the trunk was rusty and wouldn't turn.
5. The lock on the cabinet was too small for the key.