# Class: Lock

## vertx-js/lock~ Lock

#### new Lock()

  An asynchronous exclusive lock which can be obtained from any node in the cluster.

  When the lock is obtained, no-one else in the cluster can obtain the lock with the same name until the lock is released.

  Source:
    - lock.js, line 32

### Methods

#### release()

  Release the lock. Once the lock is released another will be able to obtain the lock.
  Source:
    - lock.js, line 43