noun🔗ShareCerraduraSomething 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. "La puerta principal tiene una cerradura fuerte, por lo que sabemos que la casa es segura.propertyitemthingutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueo(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. "El laboratorio de computación de la escuela tiene un bloqueo en la impresora; solo una persona puede usarla a la vez.computingtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEsclusaA 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. "El capitán del barco navegó cuidadosamente por la esclusa, esperando que las compuertas se abrieran y cerraran para elevar el barco al siguiente nivel.nauticalarchitectureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMecanismo de disparoThe firing mechanism."The lock on the old school door was jammed, preventing the teacher from unlocking it. "El mecanismo de disparo de la puerta de la vieja escuela estaba atascado, impidiendo que el profesor la abriera.weaponpartmachinetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareControl, dominioComplete control over a situation."The teacher had a firm lock on the classroom; the students were quiet and attentive. "El profesor tenía un control firme sobre el aula; los estudiantes estaban tranquilos y atentos.situationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉxito aseguradoSomething sure to be a success."The new school program is a lock for success; everyone is excited about it. "El nuevo programa escolar es un éxito asegurado; todos están entusiasmados con él.achievementbusinessoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSegunda líneaA 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. "La segunda línea del equipo de rugby suele ser el jugador más alto del campo.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCierre, cerraduraA 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. "El intrincado cierre del cajón impidió el acceso a los documentos importantes.deviceutilitythingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCerraduraA place from which egress is prevented, as by a lock."The classroom was a lock after school, preventing students from entering. "El aula era una cerradura después de la escuela, impidiendo la entrada de los estudiantes.placebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCierre, bloqueoA device for keeping a wheel from turning."The bicycle lock prevented the wheel from turning. "El cierre de la bicicleta impidió que la rueda girara.devicemachinevehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLlaveA grapple in wrestling."The wrestler used a strong lock to take down his opponent. "El luchador usó una llave fuerte para derribar a su oponente.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCerrar con llave, asegurarTo become fastened in place."If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock."Si frenas demasiado fuerte, las ruedas se bloquearán.propertyutilityactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCerrar con llave, asegurarTo fasten with a lock."Remember to lock the door when you leave."Recuerda cerrar con llave la puerta cuando te vayas.utilityactionpropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCerrar con llave, asegurarTo be capable of becoming fastened in place."This door locks with a key."Esta puerta se cierra con llave.utilitytechnologymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntrelazar, encajarTo intertwine or dovetail."We locked arms and stepped out into the night."Nos entrelazamos los brazos y salimos a la noche.actiontechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCongelarse(break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place."a pop and lock routine"Una rutina de pop y lock.dancesportentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDotar (un canal) de esclusasTo furnish (a canal) with locks."The engineers will lock the canal to regulate the water level. "Los ingenieros dotarán el canal de esclusas para regular el nivel del agua.nauticalarchitectureutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncerrar en una esclusaTo raise or lower (a boat) in a lock."The tugboat carefully locked the barge in the canal lock. "El remolcador encerró cuidadosamente la barcaza en la esclusa del canal.nauticalvehiclesailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSujetar, inmovilizarTo 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. "En la pelea, el guerrero sujetó el brazo de la espada de su oponente, impidiéndole atacar.actionmilitaryweaponsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquearTo 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. "El profesor bloqueó el hilo de discusión sobre el próximo examen, para que los estudiantes no pudieran agregar más preguntas.internetcommunicationcomputingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquear(WMF jargon) To prevent a page from being edited by other users."Frequently vandalized pages are generally locked to prevent further damage."Las páginas frecuentemente vandalizadas generalmente se bloquean para evitar daños mayores.technologycomputinginternetcommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMechón, rizoA tuft or length of hair, wool etc."The sheepdog had a thick lock of wool on its forehead. "El perro ovejero tenía un grueso mechón de lana en la frente.appearancebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMechón, copoA small quantity of straw etc."The farmer used a small lock of straw to cushion the fragile eggs. "El granjero usó un pequeño mechón de paja para amortiguar los huevos frágiles.agriculturematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna cantidad de harina, la prerrogativa de un sirviente del molinoA quantity of meal, the perquisite of a mill-servant."The miller's apprentice received his daily lock of grain. "El aprendiz del molinero recibió su cantidad diaria de harina.foodagricultureamountjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
