Lock up

verb

To secure or fasten something, such as doors or windows, by metal devices.

Before going to bed, please lock up the house.
Visual representation of "lock up" - To secure or fasten something, such as doors or windows, by metal devices.

Often appears as...

  • lock up the house
  • lock up the car
verb

To put someone in jail, or a secure location as a punishment.

The thief was locked up for five years.
Visual representation of "lock up" - To put someone in jail, or a secure location as a punishment.

Often appears as...

  • lock up in jail
  • lock up for theft
verb

To freeze or seize up, usually in context of machinery or technology.

My computer just locked up and I can't restart it.
Visual representation of "lock up" - To freeze or seize up, usually in context of machinery or technology.

Often appears as...

  • computer lock up
  • system lock up

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To invest money in a way that it is not easily accessible.

He locked up his savings in a three-year fixed deposit.
Visual representation of "lock up" - To invest money in a way that it is not easily accessible.

Often appears as...

  • lock up savings
  • lock up investment
verb

To secure or fasten something, such as doors or windows, by metal devices.

Before going to bed, please lock up the house.
Visual representation of "lock up" - To secure or fasten something, such as doors or windows, by metal devices.

Often appears as...

  • lock up the house
  • lock up the car
verb

To put someone in jail, or a secure location as a punishment.

The thief was locked up for five years.
Visual representation of "lock up" - To put someone in jail, or a secure location as a punishment.

Often appears as...

  • lock up in jail
  • lock up for theft
verb

To freeze or seize up, usually in context of machinery or technology.

My computer just locked up and I can't restart it.
Visual representation of "lock up" - To freeze or seize up, usually in context of machinery or technology.

Often appears as...

  • computer lock up
  • system lock up

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To invest money in a way that it is not easily accessible.

He locked up his savings in a three-year fixed deposit.
Visual representation of "lock up" - To invest money in a way that it is not easily accessible.

Often appears as...

  • lock up savings
  • lock up investment
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Visual representation of "lock up"
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Security Focus

Used when emphasizing actions taken for safety and to prevent unauthorized access.

Illustration for Security Focus
Did you lock up the bikes after the ride?
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Ending the Day

Commonly refers to the final act of securing everything at day's end.

Illustration for Ending the Day
Lock up the shop before you leave.
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Routine Reminder

Often used as a reminder or instruction to ensure everything is secured.

Illustration for Routine Reminder
Remember to lock up when you're done.
Visual representation of the word "Lock up"

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