Phrasal Verbs With 'Lock Up'

We have 3 phrasal verb definitions related to '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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Similar phrasal verbs

Lock away Lock down Lock in Lock onto Lock out Lock yourself away

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