How to Use lock in a Sentence

lock

1 of 2 noun
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  • The way the click of the lock echoed in the room was wrong.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
  • The two lock eyes, and the faintest of smiles breaks across Jake’s face.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2023
  • The lock for each seat is in the middle of the back and very easy to engage.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
  • But the Rams are no lock to beat the 49ers even if Shanahan rests starters.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The host hopes to keep the figure-four leg locks and piledrivers to a minimum.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Reviews said the lock is easy to install and the product is worth its price.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Her brunette locks were pulled back in a clip with some longer wisps hanging down from the side of her bangs.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023
  • Seems like the best chance of the winter so far locally but far from a lock.
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The knobs are large and easy to use, and there’s a child lock function, too, for extra safety.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Within an hour, a locksmith arrived and changed the locks.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
  • In the virtual market, the supply is endless, and the key is always in the lock.
    — Amanda Hess, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Bailey’s is Black, with long copper hair that twists, waves and locks.
    — Wesley Morris, New York Times, 24 May 2023
  • In fact, many hot tub covers have locks, so the hot tub can be safely sealed when not in use.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2023
  • Equaling James’ production isn’t a lock for the NBA’s young stars.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024
  • Stephan had put the security lock on the door, so not even the hotel staff could access the room for her.
    — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The toddler lock will keep clever little ones from changing the settings.
    — Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Salt water mixes with fresh water when the canal’s locks fill up.
    — Peter Millard, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2024
  • At the top of the list, Chloe Bailey drove her look home with locks tightly twisted under a short, black wig.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 Dec. 2023
  • But migrants get in even when the gates are closed, sometimes by breaking locks or slipping through gaps in the wall.
    — Anita Snow The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 2 Sep. 2023
  • After just a few washes, her locks looked healthy and vibrant.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Heading into the draft, there was no certainty beyond the No. 1 pick and even that wasn’t a lock.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Once the update arrives, users can tap any one-to-one or group exchange and select the lock option.
    — Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 16 May 2023
  • Of the rest, Lanthimos, Nolan, and Scorsese have the requisite scale and vision to feel like locks.
    — Vulture, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The two lock eyes before they’re interrupted by Alex who clears his throat to cut the tension.
    — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, the cooler has a night light that makes the spouts visible in low lighting and a child lock on the hot-water button.
    — Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 13 May 2023
  • One of the most challenging parts of owning a smart lock is the installation.
    — Josh Hendrickson, PCMAG, 1 Feb. 2024
  • In the photo, Stause wore a simple white dress with her wavy locks half up, half down and G Flip donned a black suit and clean white sneakers.
    — Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 11 May 2023
  • The lock was removed May 15 after the city’s Parks and Recreation Department learned about the closure.
    — Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2023
  • In a typical day, one skilled lock artisan can make up to 40 locks.
    — Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 14 July 2023
  • The headlamp can also strobe, do red night vision, and has a digital lock mode.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
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lock

2 of 2 verb
  • The wheels locked and the car skidded off the road.
  • He forgot to lock the car.
  • The file is locked for editing.
  • She locked the bicycle to the railing with a chain.
  • She locked her hands around the steering wheel.
  • They locked the door when they left and unlocked it when they returned.
  • They were locked in each other's arms.
  • The car locks automatically when you start the engine.
  • Now, the Royals have their guy locked up for the future.
    — Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Under the law, the House is locked at a ceiling of 435 members.
    — Dante Chinni, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Peter told her to check the bedroom, but Kiara said the door was locked.
    — Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2023
  • His gaze locked on the infant as her tiny toes gripped the hardwood floors.
    — Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
  • And when the city inspectors arrived, the gate was locked.
    — Samantha Schmidt and Kostiantyn Khudov, Anchorage Daily News, 21 June 2023
  • For now, the freeze ray remains locked up in the confines of Arkham Asylum.
    — Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2023
  • But could the Dolphins get a jump start on locking up one of their young stars?
    — Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Instead, Wright was sent to a halfway house that was not locked down.
    — Kevin Grasha cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 31 May 2023
  • To these unlucky souls, add the people locked up in our prisons and jails.
    — Globe Columnist, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The ironing board folds down when needed and can be locked in place to lay flat against the door when not in use.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2023
  • And to top it all off, the dryer is equipped with a cool shot setting that’s meant to be used at the end of your blowout to lock in the style.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 June 2023
  • Be sure to lock in the deal before the offer ends on November 28.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Ever since Covid, every prison [in Maryland] is locked down 20 hours out of the day.
    — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2023
  • There's a Republican head who's got the votes locked up.
    — Nbc Universal, NBC News, 30 July 2023
  • This siren was first abducted and then, for love, is next to this man, captive and locked up in a way.
    — Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The new handle tucks itself inside the door when locked and pops out for access.
    — Abigail Bassett, Car and Driver, 12 June 2023
  • The troopers asked Cobb to get out of the car, which had its doors locked and front windows down, according to the complaint.
    — Trisha Ahmed, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Though they’re not locked up, they’re locked out of key aspects of society.
    — Malaika Jabali, Essence, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Both are trying to lock in the 218 votes required to win the job and need the support of both the far-right and moderate factions of the party.
    — Jill Colvin, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The teller then locked themselves in a back room and Bell fled the scene on foot without getting any money.
    — Adam Sabes, Fox News, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Trump is on track to lock up the nomination days later.
    — Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 4 Mar. 2024
  • The vehicle’s owner had left the keys inside and not locked it, police said.
    — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 23 June 2023

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