lock
/lɑk/ sustantivo A2En español: cerradura, candado, chapa, piesllo
- Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
- A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.
- A segment of a canal or other navigable waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
- The firing mechanism in a gun.
- Complete control over a situation.
- Something sure to be a success.
- Synonym of Dutch book.
- A player in the scrum behind the front row, usually the tallest members of the team.
Plural locks
Phrasal verbs y expresiones
- lock away To lock up; to lock in a safe place, out of view.
- lock down confinar, cerrar, encerrar
- lock in encerrar, enllavar, llavear
- lock into To firmly commit to (something or someone).
- lock off To stop talking to (someone); to cut (someone) out; to gh...
- lock on fijarse, fijar, encauzar
- lock out To inadvertently prevent (a person, particularly oneself)...
- lock through To travel through a lock, or a flight of locks, on a wate...
- lock up encerrar, enllavar, guardar bajo llavín
De la biblioteca
“By the Broken Lock that freed me, I am sure, Little Brother.”
At last, about ten o’clock, and just as Dantès began to despair, steps were heard in the corridor, a key turned in the lock, the bolts creaked, the massy oaken door flew open, and a flood of light from two torches pervaded the apartment.
She was dressed in green silk gauze and wore upon her flowing green locks a crown of jewels.
Why, sir, we have the man under lock and key.”
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