# 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:
  - vertx-js/lock.js, line 32

### Methods

#### release()

Release the lock. Once the lock is released another will be able to obtain the lock.

Source:
  - vertx-js/lock.js, line 43