noun🔗ShareCerradurasSomething used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination."The students use locks on their lockers to keep their books safe. "Los estudiantes usan cerraduras en sus taquillas para mantener sus libros seguros.propertyutilitybuildingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCierres, bloqueos(by extension) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource."The new software program has several locks to prevent multiple students from editing the same file simultaneously. "El nuevo programa de software tiene varios cierres para evitar que varios estudiantes editen el mismo archivo simultáneamente.computingtechnologyChat 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 small boat slowly rose in the locks as water filled the chamber, allowing it to continue its journey up the river. "El pequeño bote subió lentamente en la esclusa a medida que el agua llenaba la cámara, lo que le permitió continuar su viaje río arriba.nauticalarchitecturetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMecanismo de disparoThe firing mechanism."The old rifle's locks were rusty, so it wouldn't fire. "Los mecanismos de disparo del rifle viejo estaban oxidados, por lo que no disparaba.devicemachineweapontechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareControl, dominioComplete control over a situation."The experienced CEO had the company's future in her locks, guiding every decision with confidence. "La experimentada CEO tenía el control del futuro de la empresa, guiando cada decisión con confianza.situationabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉxito asegurado, triunfoSomething sure to be a success."With her excellent grades and strong work ethic, Sarah's acceptance into a top university locks her a promising future. "Con sus excelentes calificaciones y su fuerte ética de trabajo, la admisión de Sarah en una universidad de primer nivel le asegura un futuro prometedor.achievementbusinessoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSegunda líneaA player in the scrum behind the front row, usually the tallest members of the team."The rugby team's locks, known for their height and strength, pushed hard in the scrum. "Los jugadores de segunda línea del equipo de rugby, conocidos por su altura y fuerza, empujaron con fuerza en la melé.sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCierres, segurosA fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable."The locks on the canal gates ensure that water doesn't flow through when they are closed. "Los cierres de las compuertas del canal aseguran que el agua no fluya cuando están cerradas.utilityitemtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrisión, encierroA place from which egress is prevented, as by a lock."The suspect was held in locks at the police station. "El sospechoso fue retenido en la prisión de la estación de policía.propertyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCierre, frenoA device for keeping a wheel from turning."The bicycle's front wheel locks kept it from rolling away. "Los frenos de la rueda delantera de la bicicleta evitaron que rodara.devicemachinevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLlaveA grapple in wrestling."The wrestler tightened his locks on his opponent's arms, trying to gain control. "El luchador apretó la llave en los brazos de su oponente, tratando de ganar el control.sportChat 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.actionfunctionChat 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.propertyutilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCerrarse con llave, cerrarseTo be capable of becoming fastened in place."This door locks with a key."Esta puerta se cierra con llave.buildingpropertyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareentrelazar, encajarTo intertwine or dovetail."We locked arms and stepped out into the night."Nos entrelazamos de los brazos y salimos a la noche.structureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCongelar, inmovilizar(break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place."a pop and lock routine"una rutina de pop and lockdancesportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDotar (un canal) de esclusasTo furnish (a canal) with locks."The engineers will locks the new canal to allow boats to navigate the different water levels. "Los ingenieros dotarán el nuevo canal de esclusas para permitir que los barcos naveguen por los diferentes niveles de agua.nauticalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePasar por una esclusaTo raise or lower (a boat) in a lock."The boat locks through the canal to get to the higher water level. "El barco pasa por la esclusa del canal para llegar al nivel de agua superior.nauticalvehicleChat 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."During the self-defense class, the instructor demonstrated how to locks an attacker's wrist, preventing them from using the knife. "Durante la clase de defensa personal, el instructor demostró cómo sujetar la muñeca de un atacante, impidiéndole usar el cuchillo.actionsportmilitaryweaponhumanChat 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 exam, so students couldn't post any more questions. "El profesor bloqueó el hilo de discusión sobre el próximo examen, para que los estudiantes no pudieran publicar más preguntas.internetcomputingtechnologycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquear, proteger(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 más daños.internetcomputingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMechón, rizoA tuft or length of hair, wool etc."Her long, golden locks cascaded down her back. "Sus largos mechones dorados caían en cascada por su espalda.appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMechonesA small quantity of straw etc."The farmer gathered the locks of straw scattered in the field after the harvest. "El granjero recogió los mechones de paja esparcidos en el campo después de la cosecha.materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCantidad de harina, la prebenda del sirviente del molinoA quantity of meal, the perquisite of a mill-servant.""Old Silas, the miller's apprentice, earned extra money each week from the locks of flour he was allowed to keep from the grinding." "El viejo Silas, el aprendiz del molinero, ganaba dinero extra cada semana de la cantidad de harina que se le permitía guardar de la molienda.foodjobagricultureeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
