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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Lock
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a lock is a device for fastening or securing something, typically by means of a key or combination.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines a lock as a device that is used to fasten or secure something (such as a door or a box) and that consists of a bolt or latch that can be operated by a key or by a combination of numbers or letters.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes a lock as a device used to fasten or secure something, such as a door, box, or bag, often using a key or code.
Example Uses
- The door had a complex lock that required a specific key to open.
- She had to pick the lock to get into the room.
- The lock on the box was rusty and hard to open.
- The company will lock the files to prevent unauthorized access.
- The ship was locked in the harbor due to the storm.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unlock
open
release
free
liberate
unfasten
unbar
unchain
untie
unshackle
unseal
unsecure
detach
disconnect
disengage
disconnect
unhook
unlace
unlace
unlatch
unplug