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1. • • Meaning of lock (something) up in English lock (something) up phrasal verb with lockverbuk/lɒk/us/lɑːk/ Add to word listAdd to word list to lock all the doors and windows of a building when you leave it: Sandra, will you lock up tonight when you go? They locked the house up and went away for two months.
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   What does lock up mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! LOCK (SOMETHING) UP definition: 1. to lock all the doors and windows of a building when you leave it: 2. to put someone in a…. Learn more.

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   What is lock up phrasal verb?

   • Definition of lock up phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary to make a building safe by locking the doors and windows Don't forget to lock up at night. He locked up the shop and went home. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press!

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   What is another word for lock up?

   • Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms: lock up(verb) secure by locking. "lock up the house before you go on vacation". Synonyms: shut up, lock away, lock, put away, shut away, lock in.

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   What does locked up mean in a sentence?

   • The guards locked the criminal up in the cell. All our savings are locked up in a retirement account. 3. To become fixed in place so that movement or escape is impossible; be immobilized: I was so nervous that my knees locked up and I couldn't walk. The car's brakes locked up, and it skidded to a halt.

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   What is the difference between lock in and lock up?

   • Lock in is not used as much. It's mainly used when we're talking about confirming plans or agreements. So, while both phrases are used, lock up is more common in everyday conversation. Lock in and lock up are informal phrases often used in casual conversations. They are suitable for everyday interactions with friends and family.

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   What is the difference between a lock-up and a jail?

   • 1. A lock-up is the same as a jail. [US, informal] [...] 2. A lock-up is a garage that is used by someone, but is not next to their house. [British] [...] These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins.

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     LOCK (SOMETHING) UP meaning: 1. to lock all the doors and...

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     LOCK (SOMETHING) UP definicja: 1. to lock all the doors and...

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   Jul 18, 2015 · Definition. 1. To close all doors and windows of a place securely. 2. To put someone in prison. 3. to invest in something long term. Example (s) 1. The last person to leave locks up the house. 2. The lawyer convinced the prosecutors not to lock up his client. 3. They have a lot of money locked up in pension funds.

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   Differences between lock in and lock up. Lock in usually means to secure or confirm an agreement or plan, whereas lock up generally means to physically secure something or someone in a locked place. Learn how to use these expressions through these examples.

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   Definition of lock up phrasal verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definitions of 'lock up'. 1. If you lock something up in a place or container, you put or hide it there and fasten the lock. [...] 2. To lock someone up means to put them in prison or a secure psychiatric hospital. [...]

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English lock up phrasal verb 1 SHUT/CLOSE to make a building safe by locking the doors, especially at night I’ll leave you to lock up. lock something ↔ up Don’t forget to lock up the warehouse. 2 lock something ↔ up SHUT/CLOSE to put something in a safe place and lock the door, lid etc SYN lock ...

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   Differences between lock down and lock up. Lock down means to secure a building or area to prevent people from entering or leaving, especially during an emergency or crisis situation. On the other hand, lock up means to secure something with a lock or to put someone in prison.