lock
gb/lˈɑk/ us/lˈɑk/
A1
Engels
~ 2400
bezár, lelakatol, lezár, zár, lakat, beragad, bemerevedik, blokkol, zsilip, hajózsilip, hajtincs
WERKWOORD
A1
1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lock' with 'close'; 'close' means to shut but not necessarily secure with a lock.
Betekenis
Fasten something with a lock
Woordcombinaties
lock the door
|lock the gate
|lock your car
Synoniemen
secure (More general; can mean to make safe in other ways, not just with a lock.)
Antoniemen
unlock (The direct opposite—means to open something that is locked.)
Thema's
daily life
|security
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Betekenis
Device that fastens something closed
Woordcombinaties
door lock
|padlock
|combination lock
Synoniemen
fastener (General term for something that holds things together; not necessarily for security.)
Antoniemen
latch (A simple fastening device that may not require a key; less secure than a lock.)
Thema's
daily life
|security
|daily_life
|housing
|technology
Definitie
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.
WERKWOORD
B1
3
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Betekenis
Become fixed in position
Woordcombinaties
lock into place
|lock together
|lock up
Synoniemen
jam (Informal; often refers to machinery or parts getting stuck.)
Antoniemen
loosen (Means to make less tight or fixed.)
Thema's
mechanics
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
To stop moving and stay in one position, often because something is stuck.
To become fixed, stuck, or unable to move, often temporarily.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Betekenis
Chamber for raising/lowering boats
Woordcombinaties
canal lock
|pass through a lock
|lock gate
Synoniemen
sluice gate (Similar water-control structure but not necessarily for boats.)
Thema's
transport
|engineering
|travel
|transportation
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Betekenis
Small group of hairs together
Woordcombinaties
a lock of hair
|golden locks
Synoniemen
strand (Refers generally to one thin piece of hair or thread; less poetic than 'lock'.)
Thema's
appearance
|body
|daily_life
Definitie
A small piece of hair that grows or hangs together.
A small bunch or strand of hair that grows or hangs together.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
lock
IPA
GB/lˈɑk/
US/lˈɑk/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
lock (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (lock)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: lock
- Plural: lock, locks
Verb
- Base: lock
- 3rd Person Singular: locks
- Present Participle: locking
- Past: locked
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
lock in
1/lˈɑk ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Secure inside by locking doors/barriers
To keep someone or something inside by locking doors or gates.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.