How to Use lock in a Sentence

lock

1 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
• Pitt and Jolie have faced off over custody (though they've been ruled single, their 2016 divorce is still not finalized) and are currently locked in a legal battle over ownership of their French winery Château Miraval.
  — Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024

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lock

2 of 2 noun

• The way the click of the lock echoed in the room was wrong.
  — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
• 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 | [e-mail], 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
• Some formulas that are made for dandruff, which is not the same as a dry scalp, will help reduce the itch while bringing back moisture to your manly locks.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
• McDonald argued to the jury that four children might be alive had James Crumbley used a cable lock, a trigger lock or stored the gun in a locked safe.
  — Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024