/lɒk/

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Meaning

To close a door or box with a key so no one else can open it.

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Word origin

From Old English loc, meaning a fastening for a door.

Origin
Old English
Root
loc

Grammar

Verb typeregular (lock, locks, locked)

Examples

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"Lock" means to close the door with a key.

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"Locks" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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"Locked" is the past form of "lock".

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 1: lock, fool, protect and 7 more words.