26984 words

lodge

17 definitions • 18 examples
1
to make an official complaint about something:

Examples:

The US lodged a formal protest against the arrest of the foreign reporters.
2
to (cause to) become stuck in a place or position:

Examples:

A fish bone had lodged in her throat.
3
to put something in a safe place:

Examples:

You should lodge a copy of the letter with your solicitor.
4
to pay rent to stay somewhere:

Examples:

She lodged with Mrs Higgins when she first came to Cambridge.
5
a small house in the country, used especially by people on holiday or taking part in sports, or one on land belonging to a large house:

Examples:

a ski/hunting lodge
6
the place where a beaver lives
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8
a local group of an organization such as the Freemasons:

Examples:

a Masonic Lodge
9
the room used by a person whose job is to be at the entrance to a large building such as a hotel or college in order to help people:

Examples:

the porter's lodge
10
to become fixed or cause something to become fixed in a place or position:

Examples:

[ I ] A fish bone had lodged in her throat.
[ T ] The explosion lodged some metal fragments in his leg.
11
to formally make a complaint to an official:

Examples:

to lodge a complaint/protest
12
to stay in a place temporarily, usually paying rent to do so:

Examples:

Mrs. Brown rents rooms – you can lodge with her for a few weeks.
13
a small building used by people during a particular sports season:

Examples:

a hunting lodge
14
A lodge is also a type of hotel in the countryside or mountains.
15
to make an official statement to someone in authority, usually to protect something that you feel it is your right to have or do:

Examples:

lodge a claim/complaint/appeal My lawyers advised me to lodge a formal complaint.
lodge sth against sb/sth So far, five groups have lodged protests against the deal.
There were several ethical complaints lodged against him.
16
to give information to an official organization so that it can be recorded or dealt with:

Examples:

lodge plans/papers/a bid The two banks will lodge their plans with regulators this week.
Moran lodged a bid to purchase all eight properties.
17
to leave something important in a safe place such as a bank, lawyer's office, etc.:

Examples:

lodge sth with sb Keep additional copies of any important documents lodged with your bank or solicitor.

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