Pronunciation: /pɪk ðə lɑk ɒn ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
A1 He tried to pick the lock on the old chest.
A2 The thief was caught trying to pick the lock on the door.
B1 The detective used a special tool to pick the lock on the safe.
B2 She had to pick the lock on the file cabinet to access the important documents.
C1 The expert locksmith was able to pick the lock on the high-security vault.
C2 The spy skillfully picked the lock on the briefcase to retrieve the top-secret documents.
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
A1 The detective tried to pick the lock on the door to solve the mystery.
A2 The thief was skilled at picking the lock on safes to steal valuable items.
B1 He learned how to pick the lock on his suitcase after losing the key.
B2 The spy needed to pick the lock on the briefcase to retrieve important documents.
C1 The locksmith was able to pick the lock on the old chest without damaging it.
C2 She was able to pick the lock on the encrypted file to access confidential information.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 He tried to pick the lock on the door with a paperclip.
A2 The thief was able to pick the lock on the safe and steal the money inside.
B1 It is illegal to pick the lock on someone else's property without permission.
B2 The detective used special tools to pick the lock on the briefcase and uncover the evidence.
C1 Sophisticated burglars can pick the lock on high-security doors with ease.
C2 The skilled locksmith was able to pick the lock on the vault in a matter of minutes.
article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun
A1 I can't pick the lock on my diary.
A2 He tried to pick the lock on the old treasure chest.
B1 The locksmith was able to pick the lock on the car door.
B2 She learned how to pick the lock on a safe during her training.
C1 The spy expertly picked the lock on the high-security vault.
C2 Only a skilled professional could pick the lock on the complex security system.
formal The suspect was caught trying to pick the lock on the safe.
informal I heard someone trying to pick the lock on the door last night.
slang I can't believe he actually picked the lock on the gate to get in.
figurative She was able to pick the lock on his heart and win him over.
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