Lodge ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Lodge ( verb )

1. Provide temporary accommodation for (someone).
2. Install (someone) in a particular position or office.
3. Put, fix, force, or wedge (something) into a particular place.
4. Make a formal complaint or accusation against (someone).

Origin:

Middle english: from old french loger "provide lodging for", based on latin locare "place, put".

Examples:

1. He lodged at an inn while he was in town.
2. The company lodged a complaint against the employee.
3. The arrow had lodged in the trunk of the tree.
4. The company lodged a protest against the proposed changes.
5. The company lodged the patent for the new technology.

(As a noun)

Lodge ( noun )

1. Provide temporary accommodation for (someone).
2. Install (someone) in a particular position or office.
3. Put, fix, force, or wedge (something) into a particular place.
4. Make a formal complaint or accusation against (someone).

Origin:

Middle english: from old french loger "provide lodging for", based on latin locare "place, put".

Examples:

1. He lodged at an inn while he was in town.
2. The company lodged a complaint against the employee.
3. The arrow had lodged in the trunk of the tree.
4. The company lodged a protest against the proposed changes.
5. The company lodged the patent for the new technology.