Translation of lock into German
Verb
secure
- She will lock the door before leaving.Sie wird die Tür abschließen, bevor sie geht.
movement
- The wheels lock when the brakes are applied.Die Räder blockieren, wenn die Bremsen betätigt werden.
Noun
security device
mechanism for securing a door or container- She turned the key in the lock to secure the house..Sie drehte den Schlüssel im Schloss, um das Haus zu sichern
waterway
- The boat passed through the lock smoothly.Das Boot passierte die Schleuse reibungslos.
Expressions with lock: examples in English and translations in German
Images of lock
(security device) Schloss 
(waterway) Schleuse 
(hair) Haarsträhne
Synonyms and analogies of lock in English
Examples of lock in a sentence
Remember to lock your bike to prevent theft. Her knees locked with fear. The mechanism can lock in cold weather. You can lock the document to prevent edits. The admin will lock the account after multiple failed attempts. The puzzle pieces lock into place.
Turn the handle until the two sections lock together. They lock in a passionate embrace. The two rivals lock in a struggle for dominance. They had to lock the vessel before sunset. The crew expertly locked the ship through the narrow passage. The lock on the safe was very complex. He installed a new lock on the front door. The lock needed repairs after the storm. We waited for the lock to fill with water. He carefully examined the lock before firing. The antique gun's lock was beautifully crafted. A lock of his hair fell over his forehead. The stylist trimmed a lock from her bangs. The wrestler applied a lock to gain control. A lock can be a decisive move in a match. The lock was crucial in winning the line-out. As a lock, he was known for his strength.
Translations of "lock" in Context ordered by category and frequency
A lock can effectively keep out anyone who doesn't have the key.
Ein Schloss kann effektiv jeden fernhalten, der keinen Schlüssel hat.
Pat responded quickly and had the lock replaced the next day.
Pat reagierte schnell und hatte die Sperre am nächsten Tag ersetzt.
This is when we've entered the lock in the canal.
Dies ist, wann wir die Schleuse im Kanal erreicht haben.
Virobloc exclusive system to lock the blade in closing and opening.
Virobloc exklusives System die Klinge beim Schließen und Öffnen zu sperren.
Before leaving town, they always lock up their valuables.
Bevor sie die Stadt verlassen, schließen sie immer ihre Wertsachen ab.
It's not enough to lock the doors and the windows.
Es reicht nicht aus, die Türen und Fenster zu verriegeln.
lock: Examples and translations in context
The pinning lock on the suitcase ensured its contents were safe.
Das Schloss am Koffer sorgte dafür, dass der Inhalt sicher war.
You need to depress the lever slowly to release the lock.
Du musst den Hebel langsam drücken, um das Schloss zu entriegeln.
The blacksmith forged a lock for the village's only powder keg.
Der Schmied schmiedete ein Schloss für das einzige Pulverfass im Dorf.
I carefully tweaked the lock until it clicked into place.
Ich fummelte vorsichtig am Schloss herum, bis es einrastete.
The lock clicked open with a swift twist of the pry bar.
Das Schloss klickte mit einem schnellen Dreh der Brechstange auf.
The restroom had several cubicles, each providing a lock for privacy.
Die Toilette hatte mehrere Kabinen, jede mit einem Schloss für Privatsphäre.
With a thumper of a kick, he broke open the rusty lock.
Mit einem wuchtigen Tritt brach er das rostige Schloss auf.
The thief surreptitiously picked the lock before any alarms could sound.
Der Dieb öffnete unbemerkt das Schloss, bevor ein Alarm losging.
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