Meaning of Lodge

[Joergmann]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #190 "Compound words: head", question 2

My father lodged an insurance claim last week because he had an accident and broke one of the ......... on his car.

(a) headlights
(b) head phones
(c) head sets
(d) head dress

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #190 "Compound words: head", answer 2

My father lodged an insurance claim last week because he had an accident and broke one of the headlights on his car.

Correct answer: (a) headlights
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what is lodged mean?

Joergmann

[Mister Micawber]

Lodge = formally submit; register (a charge or complaint, for example) before an authority, such as a court; file.

Here are some common collocations: to lodge a claim/protest/complaint/grievance/submission/petition.
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