Close with a key (4)

I believe the answer is:

lock

(Other definitions for lock that I've seen before include "forward" , "Mechanism to keep closed, door say" , "Get stuck in" , "Secure a piece of hair" , "Canal feature - hair piece" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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