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noun

plural locks

[count] :a device that keeps something (such as a door, window, or box) from being opened and that is usually opened by using a key

We had no key so we had to break the lock to open the door.

The thief used a wire to pick the lock. - see also combination lock, padlock

[count] :an area in a canal or river that has gates at each end which are opened and closed to control the level of the water in different sections of the canal or river as boats move through it

[count] :a method of holding someone so that the person being held cannot move

a leg lock - see also headlock

US informal

[singular] :complete control of something

He appears to have a lock on the nomination for governor. [=he appears to be sure of getting the nomination for governor]

He has been able to get a lock on the nomination.

There seems to be no danger that the company will lose its lock on the industry.

[count] :someone or something that is certain to have or do something - usually singular

He's a lock for the nomination. = He's a lock to get the nomination. [=he is certain to get the nomination]

The team is a lock to win the championship.

[count] :something that is certain to happen - usually singular

It looks like his nomination is a lock.

[count, noncount] Brit :the extent to which the front wheels of a vehicle can be turned

a car on full lock [=a car with its wheels turned as far as possible] - compare 3lock

lock, stock, and barrel

including everything :wholly or completely

She gave her friend everything she owned, lock, stock, and barrel, and moved away.

He insisted that he be given control of the business, lock, stock, and barrel.

under lock and key

in a room, box, etc., that is locked

The jewels are kept under lock and key.

The prisoner is being kept/held under lock and key.

verb

locks; locked; locking

[+ obj] :to fasten (something) with a lock

They locked the door when they left and unlocked it when they returned.

She locked the bicycle to the railing with a chain.

The door was locked.

[+ obj] :to fasten the door, lid, etc., of (something) with a lock

He forgot to lock the car.

They locked the box (shut) with a padlock.

a locked room - often + up

She locked up the house.

[no obj] :to become fastened with a lock

The door locked behind him. [=after he went through it]

The car locks automatically when you start the engine.

[no obj] :to become fixed in one position

The wheels/brakes locked and the car skidded off the road.

Their eyes locked. [=they looked directly at each other without looking away]

[+ obj] :to hold (someone or something) in a fixed position

He locked her in his arms. = He locked her in a tight/close embrace. [=he embraced her tightly/closely]

They were locked in each other's arms.

He locked his fingers around her wrist [=he gripped her wrist very tightly] and refused to let go.

She locked her hands around the steering wheel.

Protesters locked [=linked] arms across the forest road.

His eyes were locked on her as she walked across the room. [=he was looking at her and at nothing else]

Repeat the exercise, being careful not to lock your knees. [=being careful not to hold your knees in a fully extended position] - often used figuratively

They were locked in a contract dispute.

two armies locked in a terrible struggle/fight

She was locked [=trapped] in a loveless marriage.

[+ obj] computers :to make (a file, database, etc.) impossible for others to open or change

lock a database

The file is locked for editing.

lock away

[phrasal verb]

lock (something) away or lock away (something) :to put (something) in a locked container, place, etc.

The jewelry was locked away [=locked up] in a cabinet.

lock (someone) away or lock away (someone) :to put (someone) in a locked place (such as a prison) for a long period of time

lock away [=lock up] a criminal

The state locked their sister away in a psychiatric hospital.

lock (yourself) away :to stay in a room or place by yourself for a long period of time

He locked himself away in his room while he studied. = He was locked away in his room while he studied.

lock horns

to disagree about how something should be done :to fight or argue

They've locked horns (with each other) over this issue a number of times.

lock in

[phrasal verb]

lock (someone or something) in :to put or keep (someone or something) in a locked place, room, etc.

She locked her brother in the bathroom.

They locked the jewels in a safe.

They threatened to lock him in jail.

They pushed him into the room and locked him in.

lock (something) in or lock in (something) :to do something that makes you sure to get (something that could change, such as a good price, an interest rate, etc.)