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clock
Noun
đồng hồ, đồng hồ treo tường
a device used to measure and show time
"The clock on my computer screen shows the current time and date ."
o'clock
Adverb
giờ, giờ đúng
put after the numbers one to twelve to show or tell what time it is, only when it is at that exact hour
"We have a meeting at 10 o'clock in the morning."
alarm clock
Noun
đồng hồ báo thức, đồng hồ báo thức
a clock that can be set to an exact time to make a sound and wake someone up
"The alarm clock has a backup battery in case of a power outage ."
lock
Noun
ổ khóa, khóa
a device that firmly fastens a door, closet, etc. and usually needs a key to be opened
"The safe had a sturdy lock to protect valuables stored inside ."
to lock
Verb
khóa, đóng lại
to secure something with a lock or seal
"They locked the windows during the storm last night ."
to block
Verb
chặn, làm tắc
to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere
"The debris from the storm blocked the entrance to the harbor , preventing ships from docking ."
locker
Noun
tủ đồ, tủ khóa
a small closet that usually has a lock, in which valuable items and belongings could be stored
"He placed his valuables in a locker before heading out ."
pendulum clock
Noun
đồng hồ quả lắc, quả lắc
a type of clock that works using a swinging weight at the end of a straight line
"The scientist experimented with different pendulum lengths to improve the accuracy of the clock."
locker room
Noun
phòng thay đồ, phòng tủ đồ
a room in a school, etc. that contains lockers in which people can change their clothes
"The basketball team celebrated their victory in the locker room after the championship game ."
blockbuster
Noun
bom tấn, thành công lớn
a thing that achieves great widespread popularity or financial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product
"Streaming platforms compete to secure the rights to blockbuster films and series for their subscribers."
flock
Noun
đàn, bầy
a group of birds of the same type, flying and feeding together
"With a rustle of feathers , the flock of migrating birds landed in the treetops , seeking refuge for the night ."
to unblock
Verb
mở khóa, gỡ bỏ chặn
to remove restrictions so that a website, phone, account, etc. can be accessed again
"The school 's internet filter accidentally blocked access to educational websites , prompting the IT department to quickly unblock them ."
around the clock
Adjective
24/24, ngày đêm
non-stop and continuing through the whole day and night
"The emergency response team operated around the clock during the natural disaster ."
to lock away
Verb
khóa lại, cất giữ an toàn
to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock
"The family locked away their grandmother 's old diary , preserving its privacy and sentimental value ."
to lock out
Verb
khóa cửa, ngăn không cho làm việc
to prevent one's employees from working until they accept new policies or conditions
"The restaurant owners locked out their staff after they refused to work longer hours for the same pay ."
to clock in
Verb
chấm công, ghi giờ vào
to record one's arrival at work by using a timekeeping system, usually involving the use of a clock or electronic device
"It 's essential to remember to clock in accurately to ensure proper payment for hours worked ."
to clock out
Verb
chấm công ra, ghi giờ ra
to record the time of one's departure from work
"Due to the flexibility of the job , remote workers often appreciate the ability to clock out after completing their tasks rather than adhering to a strict schedule ."
clockwise
Adverb
theo chiều kim đồng hồ, theo hướng kim đồng hồ
in the direction of a clock's hands
"The carousel spun clockwise, delighting children with its circular motion."
counterclockwise
Adverb
ngược chiều kim đồng hồ, theo hướng ngược với chiều kim đồng hồ
in the opposite direction of a clock's hands
"To tighten the bolt , turn it counterclockwise."
to lock
Verb
khóa, đóng lại
to secure something with a lock or seal
"They locked the windows during the storm last night ."
to unlock
Verb
mở khóa, mở
to use a key, code, or other method to open a lock or seal, allowing access to something that was secured
"He unlocked the chest to retrieve his belongings ."
to block
Verb
chặn, làm tắc
to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere
"The debris from the storm blocked the entrance to the harbor , preventing ships from docking ."
to interlock
Verb
khớp vào nhau, khóa lại với nhau
to fit or lock together securely, keeping things in a stable or connected position
"Lego bricks are designed to interlock easily , allowing for the creation of various structures ."
to flock
Verb
tụ tập, đổ xô
to gather in a group
"Shoppers tend to flock to the mall during the holiday season ."
to clock
Verb
bấm giờ, đo thời gian
to measure the passage of time
"They clocked the duration of the meeting to stay within the allocated time ."
to block
Verb
chặn, ngăn chặn
to prevent someone from contacting or viewing one's activities on social media
"The celebrity blocked the persistent fan who crossed boundaries by sending invasive messages ."
clockwise
Adjective
theo chiều kim đồng hồ, chiều kim đồng hồ
moving or turning in the same direction as the hands of a clock
"The dancers moved in a clockwise circle around the floor."
counterclockwise
Adjective
ngược chiều kim đồng hồ, theo chiều ngược lại
moving or turning in the opposite direction to the clockwise motion
"The counterclockwise motion of the fan created a cooling breeze."
unlocked
Adjective
mở khóa, không khóa
not secured or fastened with a lock and capable of being opened freely
"Leaving your computer unlocked could compromise sensitive information ."
block
Noun
khu phố, dãy nhà
an area in a city or town that contains several buildings and is surrounded by four streets
"He parked his car on the block where his friend lives ."