lodged
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to become stuck or fixed in a particular place.
v.to become firmly fixed or embedded in a specific location, often unintentionally.
Simple“A small piece of food got lodged in his throat, making him cough.”
In context“The bullet remained lodged in the wooden beam, providing the investigators with a crucial piece of ballistic evidence from the scene.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to stay in a room or house that you pay for.
v.to reside in a rented room or temporary accommodation; often used in the past tense to describe a living arrangement.
Simple“During his first year at university, he lodged with a local family.”
In context“The seasonal workers were lodged in a series of small cottages near the edge of the estate for the duration of the harvest.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
v.to officially give a complaint or a claim to an authority.
v.to formally present or file a statement, such as a complaint, protest, or appeal, to the appropriate authority.
Simple“The company lodged a formal protest against the new tax rules.”
In context“The solicitors lodged an appeal with the High Court, citing several procedural errors made during the initial trial.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
adj.used to describe an animal, like a deer, lying down with its head up.
adj.describing a beast of the chase, such as a deer, in a lying position with the head raised.
Simple“The family crest featured a lodged stag in the center of the shield.”
In context“In traditional heraldry, a lodged animal is depicted resting on its belly with its head held erect, signifying a state of peaceful vigilance.”
Synonymscouchantresting