Definitions for lock up

Definitions for (verb) lock up

Main entry: shut away, shut up, lock, lock away, lock in, lock up, put away

Definition: place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape

Usage: The parents locked her daughter up for the weekend; She locked her jewels in the safe


Main entry: lock up

Definition: secure by locking

Usage: lock up the house before you go on vacation


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