window lock

ˈwɪndoʊ lɑːk

Definition

Definition of window lock - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

securitymechanism for fastening a window

She turned the window lock to keep the window closed.
The window lock was jammed and wouldn't budge.
He installed a new window lock for added security.

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Expressions with window

window dressing

showy misrepresentation to hide something unpleasant

The report was criticized as mere window dressing.

close the window on

shut a window to block air or noise

Please close the window on your way out to keep the noise down.

do some window shopping

look at things in stores without buying them

We like to do some window shopping on weekends.

window of opportunity

limited time period to achieve something

The window of opportunity to invest in the project closes next week.

miss the window

fail to seize an opportunity

She missed the window to invest in the company.

out of the window

adv.

no longer considered or used

All our plans went out of the window.

Expressions with lock

lock in

prevent someone or something from escaping or changing

The contract locks in the current terms for a year.

lock into

secure something in a fixed position

He used a clamp to lock the pipe into place.

lock out

prevent from entering by locking a door

The company decided to lock out the striking workers.

lock up

securely store something in a locked place

She decided to lock up her valuables in a safe.

lock and key

device used to secure something

The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.

lock down

make an arrangement definite or permanent

They locked down the deal with a handshake.

lock eyes

look directly into each other's eyes

They lock eyes across the room.

lock on

focus attention or aim on a target

The missile will lock on the enemy aircraft.

have it on lock

be very skilled or proficient at something

He has it on lock when it comes to coding.

lock and load

get ready for an imminent task

The team was told to lock and load for the big presentation.

Terms with window lock included in their meaning

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espagnolette

window lock

locking device for French or casement windows

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French:verrou de fenêtre, ...
German:Fensterverriegelung, ...
Italian:chiusura della finestra, ...
Spanish:cerradura de ventana, ...
Portuguese:tranca de janela, ...
Chinese:窗户锁扣, ...
Japanese:窓のロック, ...
Arabic:قُفْل نافِذَة, ...
Hebrew:מִנְעוּל חַלּוֹן, ...
Russian:замок окна, ...
Ukrainian:механізм закриття вікна, ...
Hindi:कुंडी, ...
Bengali:জানালার তালা, ...
Catalan:tancament de finestra, ...
Czech:okenní zámek, ...
Danish:vindueslås, ...
Dutch:raamvergrendeling, ...
Greek:κλειδαριά παραθύρου, ...
Hungarian:ablakzár, ...
Khmer:សោបង្អួច, ...
Korean:창문 잠금 메커니즘, ...
Persian:قفل پنجره, ...
Polish:mechanizm zamykania okna, ...
Portuguese (BR):tranca de janela, ...
Romanian:mecanism de blocare a ferestrei, ...
Swedish:fönsterlås, ...
Thai:ล็อกหน้าต่าง, ...
Turkish:pencere kilidi, ...
Vietnamese:khóa cửa sổ, ...

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