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Definition of lock forward - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
rugbyTECH. UK player in the scrum who locks the scrumTECH. UK
- The lock forward helped secure the ball in the scrum.
- The lock forward was crucial in winning the line-out.
- During the match, the lock forward showed great strength.
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Expressions with lock
prevent someone or something from escaping or changing
The contract locks in the current terms for a year.
secure something in a fixed position
He used a clamp to lock the pipe into place.
prevent from entering by locking a door
The company decided to lock out the striking workers..
securely store something in a locked place
She decided to lock up her valuables in a safe.
device used to secure something
The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.
make an arrangement definite or permanent
They locked down the deal with a handshake.
look directly into each other's eyes
They lock eyes across the room.
focus attention or aim on a target
The missile will lock on the enemy aircraft.
be very skilled or proficient at something
He has it on lock when it comes to coding.
get ready for an imminent task
The team was told to lock and load for the big presentation.
engage in a conflict or dispute
The two leaders often lock horns over policy issues.
kiss someone passionately
They locked lips under the moonlight.
remain shut in, not seeing anyone
After the scandal, he locked himself away for weeks.
with nothing left out; all parts included
They took the shop lock, stock, and barrel.
state of being unable to move from the couch
After smoking, he experienced couch lock and couldn't get up.
force open a lock using a tool
The thief tried to jimmy the lock to get inside.
device used to secure a bicycle from theft
I always use a bike lock when I park my bike.
safety feature restricting access to controls
The washing machine's child lock was activated.
lock opened by turning dials to a sequence
The combination lock on the safe was tricky to open.
lock twice to ensure it is secure
She double locked the car before leaving.
secure something in a safe place
She decided to lock away her valuables.
become fixed or held firmly in position
The lid will lock into place when you turn it.
bolt immovable from outside a door
The door's safety lock ensures no one can enter.
mechanism for fastening a window
She turned the window lock to keep the window closed.
Expressions with forward
propose or suggest for consideration
She put forward a new plan at the meeting..
repay kindness by helping someone else
After receiving help, she decided to pay forward.
focused on future trends and innovations
The company's future forward approach has led to groundbreaking products.
make the ball go closer to the goal or target
The team worked together to move the ball forward.
a situation where progress is lost by greater setbacks
The project felt like one step forward, two steps back.
show oneself in the best way to make a good impression
She always puts her best foot forward at job interviews.
cause a significant change or impact
Her speech moved the needle forward on the issue of climate change.
advance a vehicle carefully or cautiously ahead
The car nosed forward to avoid hitting the barrier.
making progress but facing more setbacks
Every time we solve a problem, another arises, it's one step forward, two steps backward.
repay kindness to others instead of the original benefactor
After receiving help, he chose to pay it forward to others in need.
try hard to get noticed or gain advantage
He always tries to push himself forward at meetings.
significant and rapid advancement or progress
The invention of the internet was a great leap forward.
move ahead in a direction or path
The car will go forward after the light turns green.
advance in a physical direction
The soldiers were ordered to move forward.
move something ahead with force
He used his strength to push forward the heavy cart.
move forward in response to a request
The officer asked him to step forward.
move your body ahead by two steps
Please take two steps forward and stand on the line.
significant progress or improvement in a situation
The new policy is a big step forward for education.
volunteer one's services
She came forward to help organize the event.
move media quickly to a later point
She fast forwarded the movie to the end.
gear that makes a vehicle move ahead
Put the car in forward gear to drive away.
movement in a direction ahead
The car's forward motion was smooth and steady.
anticipate with excitement or hope
I look forward to the concert next week.
change the time on a clock to a later hour
Remember to move the clock forward tonight for daylight saving.
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- French:deuxième ligne, ...
- German:Gedränge-Stürmer, ...
- Italian:seconda linea, ...
- Spanish:segunda línea, ...
- Portuguese:segunda linha, ...
- Chinese:锁球前锋, ...
- Japanese:ロックフォワード, ...
- Arabic:لاعب الصف الثاني, ...
- Hebrew:לוֹק־פוֹרוַורְד, ...
- Russian:замок, ...
- Ukrainian:замок, ...
- Hindi:लॉक फॉरवर्ड, ...
- Bengali:লক ফরোয়ার্ড, ...
- Catalan:segona línia, ...
- Czech:spojka, ...
- Danish:lock forward, ...
- Dutch:lock forward, ...
- Greek:κλειδοθέτης, ...
- Hungarian:második soros, ...
- Khmer:កីឡាករជួរមុខទីពីរក្នុងកីឡាបាល់ឱប, ...
- Korean:록 포워드, ...
- Persian:قفل جلو, ...
- Polish:zawodnik młyna, ...
- Portuguese (BR):segunda linha, ...
- Romanian:jucător de blocare, ...
- Swedish:låsforward, ...
- Thai:ล็อคฟอร์เวิร์ด, ...
- Turkish:kilit forvet, ...
- Vietnamese:cầu thủ khóa scrum, ...
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