verbπShareTo become fastened in place."If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock."propertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten with a lock."Remember to lock the door when you leave."propertyutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be capable of becoming fastened in place."This door locks with a key."utilitybuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo intertwine or dovetail."We locked arms and stepped out into the night."structuretechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place."a pop and lock routine"dancesportentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish (a canal) with locks."Engineers locked the Erie Canal to allow larger boats to navigate the changing water levels. "nauticalarchitectureutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise or lower (a boat) in a lock."The boat locked through the canal, rising several feet as the water filled the chamber. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seize (e.g. the sword arm of an antagonist) by turning the left arm around it, to disarm him."During the fencing match, the experienced duelist locked her opponent's sword arm, forcing him to drop his weapon. "bodyactionweaponmilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo modify (a thread) so that users cannot make new posts in it."The administrator locked the forum thread after the argument became too heated. "internettechnologycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(WMF jargon) To prevent a page from being edited by other users."Frequently vandalized pages are generally locked to prevent further damage."internetcomputingtechnologycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving undergone locking; secured by a lock."A locked door barred the way."propertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(Dublin) Very drunk."After the pub quiz, John was absolutely locked and needed help getting into a taxi. "drinkconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a phone) Bound to a carrier."My phone is locked to Verizon, so I can't use a SIM card from another carrier. "technologyelectronicscommunicationinternetsignaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading