Showing 7 phrasal verbs and 13 definitions related to the verb 'Lock'.
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Lock away phrasal verb
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Meaning: Lock in a safe place
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» Example: He LOCKED the gun AWAY in a drawer. -
Meaning: Put someone in prison or a mental hospital for a very long time
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: They LOCKED him AWAY for life after the murders.
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Meaning: Lock in a safe place
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Lock down phrasal verb
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Meaning: Make very secure
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» Example: If you lock down your computer properly, it is very difficult for people to access it. -
Meaning: Restrict people's movements to reduce the spread of a disease
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: They have LOCKED DOWN the entire country- shops and businesses are closed, and no one can leave their homes except for essential reasons.
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Meaning: Make very secure
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Lock in phrasal verb
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Meaning: Lock a place to stop someone leaving
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» Example: They LOCKED him IN the room until he had calmed down. -
Meaning: Commit someone in such a way that they cannot leave
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: They are LOCKED IN now that they have paid their subscription.
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Meaning: Lock a place to stop someone leaving
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Lock onto phrasal verb
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Meaning: Find a target and head for it
(Inseparable | International English)
» Example: The missile LOCKED ONTO the plane and blew it out of the sky.
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Meaning: Find a target and head for it
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Lock out phrasal verb
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Meaning: Close a workplace to stop workers entering
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» Example: The management LOCKED the staff OUT because they had turned down the pay offer. -
Meaning: Lock a place to stop someone getting in
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: I lost my key and LOCKED myself OUT.
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Meaning: Close a workplace to stop workers entering
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Lock up phrasal verb
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Meaning: Close all doors, windows, etc.
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» Example: She LOCKED UP after everyone had left and went home. -
Meaning: Lock something in a safe place
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» Example: I LOCKED my money UP in the safe. -
Meaning: Put in prison or a mental hospital
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: They LOCKED him UP for burglary.
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Meaning: Close all doors, windows, etc.
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Lock yourself away phrasal verb
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Meaning: Go somewhere away from people to study or work
(Inseparable | International English)
» Example: I LOCK MYSELF AWAY for a few weeks before exams.
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Meaning: Go somewhere away from people to study or work