How to Use "Lock" with Example Sentences

lock (n): a device that opens or shuts with a key or a combination

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Used with adjectives:

"He bought a new combination lock for his house."
(combination, deadbolt, electronic, door, window)

"My car has child safety locks on the back doors."
(safety)

"He lost the key for the bicycle lock."
(bicycle, bike)

Used with verbs:

"We installed new locks after the burglary."
(installed, put in)

"The robber picked the lock."
(picked, opened, broke)

"She checked all the locks before she left."
(checked)

lock (v): to fasten something with a lock

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Used with adverbs:

"He carefully locked all the doors in the house."
(carefully)

"The door locks automatically."
(automatically, electronically)

"He was locked away for five years for his crime."
(away)

Used with verbs:

"She forgot to lock the car door."
(forgot)

Used with prepositions:

"He locked himself in the bedroom."
(in, out of)