lodge

The word “lodge” means to become firmly fixed in a particular position. In plain terms, to settle firmly in place, to stay somewhere as a guest, to formally file something with an authority, or (as a noun) a small house used for a particular purpose.

“Lodge” is pronounced loj (/lɑd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

Here is “lodge” used in a sentence: “A splinter lodged itself under her fingernail.”

Depending on how it is used, “lodge” can be a verb and a noun.

The word “lodge” comes from Old French. From Old French loge ("an arbour, a covered walkway"), via Middle English logge. Ultimately related to Old High German louba ("porch, gallery"). A doublet of "loggia" and "lobby.".

“Lodge” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Lodge” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to become firmly fixed in a particular position.

Both mean formally submitting something to an authority, and in most contexts they are interchangeable. "File" is the more common choice in American English and in legal paperwork generally, while "lodge" is frequent in British, Irish, and Australian English, especially with complaints, appeals, and objections.

A lodge is a small house, often in the countryside, defined by its purpose: it is used for a specific activity such as hunting or holidays. A cabin describes the building itself, a simple and often wooden dwelling, regardless of what it is used for. Many buildings could be called either, but lodge tells you about function while cabin tells you about construction.