noun🔗ShareSchlossSomething used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination."The front door has a strong lock, so we know the house is secure. "Die Haustür hat ein starkes Schloss, sodass wir wissen, dass das Haus sicher ist.propertyitemthingutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSperre, Verriegelung(by extension) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource."The school's computer lab has a lock on the printer; only one person can use it at a time. "Der Computerraum der Schule hat eine Sperre auf dem Drucker; nur eine Person kann ihn gleichzeitig benutzen.computingtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchleuseA segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels."The boat captain carefully navigated the lock, waiting for the gates to open and close to raise the boat to the next level. "Der Bootskapitän navigierte vorsichtig durch die Schleuse und wartete darauf, dass sich die Tore öffneten und schlossen, um das Boot auf die nächste Ebene zu heben.nauticalarchitectureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlossThe firing mechanism."The lock on the old school door was jammed, preventing the teacher from unlocking it. "Das Schloss an der alten Schultür klemmte, was den Lehrer daran hinderte, es zu öffnen.weaponpartmachinetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKontrolle, GriffComplete control over a situation."The teacher had a firm lock on the classroom; the students were quiet and attentive. "Der Lehrer hatte die Klasse fest im Griff; die Schüler waren ruhig und aufmerksam.situationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGarantie, ErfolgSomething sure to be a success."The new school program is a lock for success; everyone is excited about it. "Das neue Schulprogramm ist ein Garant für Erfolg; alle sind begeistert davon.achievementbusinessoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZweite-Reihe-SpielerA player in the scrum behind the front row, usually the tallest members of the team."The lock in the rugby team is usually the tallest player on the field. "Der Zweite-Reihe-Spieler im Rugby-Team ist normalerweise der größte Spieler auf dem Feld.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerriegelung, VerschlussA fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable."The intricate lock of the drawer prevented access to the important documents. "Der komplizierte Verschluss der Schublade verhinderte den Zugriff auf die wichtigen Dokumente.deviceutilitythingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerschluss, SchlossA place from which egress is prevented, as by a lock."The classroom was a lock after school, preventing students from entering. "Der Klassenraum war nach der Schule verschlossen, um zu verhindern, dass Schüler hineingehen.placebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSperre, VerriegelungA device for keeping a wheel from turning."The bicycle lock prevented the wheel from turning. "Die Fahrradsperre verhinderte die Drehung des Rades.devicemachinevehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGriff, KlammerA grapple in wrestling."The wrestler used a strong lock to take down his opponent. "Der Wrestler benutzte einen starken Griff, um seinen Gegner zu Fall zu bringen.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerriegeln, verschließenTo become fastened in place."If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock."Wenn du zu stark bremst, blockieren die Räder.propertyutilityactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerschließen, abschließenTo fasten with a lock."Remember to lock the door when you leave."Denken Sie daran, die Tür abzuschließen, wenn Sie gehen.utilityactionpropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerriegeln, verschließenTo be capable of becoming fastened in place."This door locks with a key."Diese Tür lässt sich mit einem Schlüssel verriegeln.utilitytechnologymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareineinandergreifen, verzahnenTo intertwine or dovetail."We locked arms and stepped out into the night."Wir hakten uns unter und traten in die Nacht hinaus.actiontechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinfrieren, erstarren(break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place."a pop and lock routine"Eine Pop- und Lock-Routine.dancesportentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Schleusen versehenTo furnish (a canal) with locks."The engineers will lock the canal to regulate the water level. "Die Ingenieure werden den Kanal mit Schleusen versehen, um den Wasserstand zu regulieren.nauticalarchitectureutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEin- oder ausschleusenTo raise or lower (a boat) in a lock."The tugboat carefully locked the barge in the canal lock. "Das Schleppboot schleuste den Lastkahn vorsichtig in der Kanalschleuse ein.nauticalvehiclesailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFestgreifen, packenTo seize (e.g. the sword arm of an antagonist) by turning the left arm around it, to disarm him."In the fight, the warrior locked his opponent's sword arm, preventing him from attacking. "Im Kampf packte der Krieger den Schwertarm seines Gegners und hinderte ihn so am Angriff.actionmilitaryweaponsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSperrenTo modify (a thread) so that users cannot make new posts in it."The teacher locked the discussion thread about the upcoming test, so students couldn't add any more questions. "Der Lehrer sperrte den Diskussionsthread über die kommende Prüfung, damit die Schüler keine weiteren Fragen hinzufügen konnten.internetcommunicationcomputingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSperren(WMF jargon) To prevent a page from being edited by other users."Frequently vandalized pages are generally locked to prevent further damage."Häufig vandalierte Seiten werden in der Regel gesperrt, um weitere Schäden zu verhindern.technologycomputinginternetcommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSträhne, LockeA tuft or length of hair, wool etc."The sheepdog had a thick lock of wool on its forehead. "Der Schäferhund hatte eine dicke Wollsträhne auf der Stirn.appearancebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSträhne, BüschelA small quantity of straw etc."The farmer used a small lock of straw to cushion the fragile eggs. "Der Bauer benutzte eine kleine Strähne Stroh, um die zerbrechlichen Eier zu polstern.agriculturematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMehlanteil, MahlzeitA quantity of meal, the perquisite of a mill-servant."The miller's apprentice received his daily lock of grain. "Der Lehrling des Müllers erhielt seinen täglichen Mehlanteil.foodagricultureamountjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
