Phrasal Verb: Lock up

Lock up

Meaning: Close all doors, windows, etc.

Example: She LOCKED UP after everyone had left and went home.

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Lock up

Meaning: Lock something in a safe place

Example: I LOCKED my money UP in the safe.

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Lock up

Meaning: Put in prison or a mental hospital

Example: They LOCKED him UP for burglary.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 7 phrasal verbs with 'LOCK'

• Lock away
• Lock down
• Lock in
• Lock onto
• Lock out
• Lock up
• Lock yourself away

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