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LOCK UP

(verb)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Lock Up.

Lock Up - as a verb

Secure by locking

Example: "Lock up the house before you go on vacation"

Place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape

Example: "The parents locked her daughter up for the weekend"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lock10lock awaylock input awayshut awayshut up

Example Sentences

"Please remember to lock up the house before you leave."
"The police had to lock up the suspect for his own safety."
"Don't forget to lock up your bike when you park it outside."
"They decided to lock up the office for the weekend."
"The prison guards lock up the prisoners in their cells for the night."
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