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A lock is a tool used to keep important things safe. It's used to lock doors or boxes.

These days, you see the image of a lock frequently on digital devices. It's often used where security is needed.

Locks, a security tool used since ancient Egypt, have become a symbol of personal information protection and privacy in modern times. In the digital age, they are commonly used as icons representing data encryption or security settings.

On social media, it is often used to indicate private accounts or security settings. It's also used to symbolize eternal love or promises, as seen in the 'love lock' culture, and carries a romantic meaning, particularly like the love locks on the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris.