lock

/lɑk/

noun

1
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
2
(by extension) A mutex or other token restricting access to a resource.
3
A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
4
The firing mechanism.
5
Complete control over a situation.
6
Something sure to be a success.
7
A player in the scrum behind the front row, usually the tallest members of the team.
8
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.
9
A place from which egress is prevented, as by a lock.
10
A device for keeping a wheel from turning.
11
A grapple in wrestling.

verb

1
To become fastened in place.
“If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock.”
2
To fasten with a lock.
“Remember to lock the door when you leave.”
3
To be capable of becoming fastened in place.
“This door locks with a key.”
4
To intertwine or dovetail.
“We locked arms and stepped out into the night.”
5
(break dancing) To freeze one's body or a part thereof in place.
“a pop and lock routine”
6
To furnish (a canal) with locks.
7
To raise or lower (a boat) in a lock.
8
To seize (e.g. the sword arm of an antagonist) by turning the left arm around it, to disarm him.
9
To modify (a thread) so that users cannot make new posts in it.
10
(WMF jargon) To prevent a page from being edited by other users.
“Frequently vandalized pages are generally locked to prevent further damage.”

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