lock
gb/lˈɑk/ us/lˈɑk/
A1
Inglese
~ 2400
bezár, lelakatol, lezár, zár, lakat, beragad, bemerevedik, blokkol, zsilip, hajózsilip, hajtincs
VERBO
A1
1
Schema d'uso:
to lock [something]
Please lock the front door before you leave.
Kérlek, zárd be a bejárati ajtót, mielőtt elmész.
She locked her bike to the fence.
A kerítéshez lakatolta a biciklijét.
They locked the safe after putting the documents inside.
I forgot to lock my car last night.
He quickly locked the drawer when someone knocked.
Esempi per chi studia
Lock the door when you go out.
Zárd be az ajtót, amikor elmész.
I lock my bike at school.
Az iskolában lelakatolom a biciklimet.
Please lock the window.
We lock our car at night.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lock' with 'close'; 'close' means to shut but not necessarily secure with a lock.
Significato
Fasten something with a lock
Collocazioni
lock the door
|lock the gate
|lock your car
Sinonimi
secure (More general; can mean to make safe in other ways, not just with a lock.)
Contrari
unlock (The direct opposite—means to open something that is locked.)
Temi
daily life
|security
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To close something with a lock so it cannot be opened without a key or code.
To fasten or secure something using a lock so it cannot be opened without a key or code.
SOSTANTIVO
A1
2
The lock on the front door is broken.
Elromlott a bejárati ajtó zárja.
He installed a new lock on his bike.
Új zárat szerelt fel a biciklijére.
This suitcase has a built-in lock.
Can you fix the lock on the gate?
She forgot the combination to her lock.
Esempi per chi studia
The lock is broken.
Elromlott a zár.
I have a new lock for my bike.
Van egy új lakatom a biciklimhez.
This box has a lock.
We need to fix the lock.
Significato
Device that fastens something closed
Collocazioni
door lock
|padlock
|combination lock
Sinonimi
fastener (General term for something that holds things together; not necessarily for security.)
Contrari
latch (A simple fastening device that may not require a key; less secure than a lock.)
Temi
daily life
|security
|daily_life
|housing
|technology
Definizione
A thing that keeps a door, gate, etc. closed and needs a key or code to open it.
A mechanical or electronic device used to secure something closed, operated by a key, code, or similar mechanism.
VERBO
B1
3
Schema d'uso:
[something] locks into place
The gears locked and the machine stopped working.
A fogaskerekek beragadtak, és a gép leállt.
Her knees locked during the race.
Mindkét térde bemerevedett a verseny közben.
The folding legs lock into place when opened.
The steering wheel locked after I removed the key.
Esempi per chi studia
The wheel locked suddenly.
A kerék hirtelen blokkolt.
The door locks when it closes.
Az ajtó becsukódáskor automatikusan bezáródik.
My computer locked and I could not type.
Significato
Become fixed in position
Collocazioni
lock into place
|lock together
|lock up
Sinonimi
jam (Informal; often refers to machinery or parts getting stuck.)
Contrari
loosen (Means to make less tight or fixed.)
Temi
mechanics
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To stop moving and stay in one position, often because something is stuck.
To become fixed, stuck, or unable to move, often temporarily.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
4
zsilip
B2
hajózsilip
C1
The boat entered the lock to be raised to the next level.
A hajó beállt a zsilipbe, hogy a következő vízszintre emeljék.
Engineers repaired the old canal lock.
A mérnökök megjavították a régi zsilipet.
We waited while another ship passed through the lock.
Esempi per chi studia
The boat is in the lock.
A hajó a zsilipben van.
A man opens the lock gate.
Egy férfi kinyitja a zsilipkaput.
The ship goes through the lock.
Significato
Chamber for raising/lowering boats
Collocazioni
canal lock
|pass through a lock
|lock gate
Sinonimi
sluice gate (Similar water-control structure but not necessarily for boats.)
Temi
transport
|engineering
|travel
|transportation
Definizione
A part of a canal with gates that moves boats up or down to match water levels.
A section of a canal with gates at each end used to raise or lower boats between different water levels.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
5
hajtincs
B1
He brushed a lock of hair from her face.
Kisöpört egy hajtincset az arcából.
She cut off a lock of her hair as a keepsake.
Emlékbe levágott egy hajtincset a hajából.
Golden locks framed the child's face.
Esempi per chi studia
She has a lock of hair on her face.
Az arcába lóg egy hajtincs.
He cut a lock of hair.
Levágott egy hajtincset.
I see a long lock of hair.
Significato
Small group of hairs together
Collocazioni
a lock of hair
|golden locks
Sinonimi
strand (Refers generally to one thin piece of hair or thread; less poetic than 'lock'.)
Temi
appearance
|body
|daily_life
Definizione
A small piece of hair that grows or hangs together.
A small bunch or strand of hair that grows or hangs together.
Grammatica
Forma base
lock
IPA
GB/lˈɑk/
US/lˈɑk/
Sillabe e accento
lock (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (lock)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: lock
- Plural: lock, locks
Verb
- Base: lock
- 3rd Person Singular: locks
- Present Participle: locking
- Past: locked
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
lock in
1/lˈɑk ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Secure inside by locking doors/barriers
To keep someone or something inside by locking doors or gates.
Esempi
- They locked the dog in for the night.
- Protesters were accidentally locked in the building.
lock out
1/lˈɑk ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Prevent entry by locking doors/barriers
To stop someone from entering by locking doors or gates.
Esempi
- I forgot my keys and locked myself out.
- They locked out the workers during the strike.
lock up
1/lˈɑk ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Secure completely by locking
To close and lock all doors and windows before leaving or going to bed.
Esempi
- Don't forget to lock up before you leave tonight.
- They always lock up the shop at 8 p.m.
lock horns
1/lˈɑk hˈɔɹnz/
idiom
Engage in direct conflict or argument
To get into an argument or fight with someone.
Esempi
- The two leaders locked horns over trade policy.
- The two candidates locked horns over healthcare policy in the debate.
- They often lock horns during meetings.
- He often locks horns with his manager about how to run the team.
under lock and key
1/ˈʌndɚ lˈɑk ˈænd kˈi/
idiom
Kept securely locked away
Kept somewhere safe and locked so no one can get it easily.
Esempi
- The jewels are kept under lock and key at all times.
- The jewels are kept under lock and key.
- Sensitive documents should be under lock and key.
- Important documents are stored under lock and key.