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lochan
Lochgilphead
lochia
loci
lock (1)
lock (2)
lock away
lock forward
lock in
lock-in
lock on
lock-on
lock out
lock stitch
lock up
lockage
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lock in
lock in


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. prevent from leaving: to prevent somebody from leaving a room or building by locking the door
2. fix: to fix something at a particular level for a long period
locked in a good rate on their mortgage
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