Phrasal Verbs With 'Lock'

Lock away phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Lock in a safe place
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    » Example: He LOCKED the gun AWAY in a drawer.
  2. Meaning: Put someone in prison or a mental hospital for a very long time
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    » Example: They LOCKED him AWAY for life after the murders.

Lock down phrasal verb

  1. 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.
  2. Meaning: Restrict people's movements to reduce the spread of a disease
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    » Example: They have LOCKED DOWN the entire country- shops and businesses are closed, and no one can leave their homes except for essential reasons.

Lock in phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Lock a place to stop someone leaving
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    » Example: They LOCKED him IN the room until he had calmed down.
  2. Meaning: Commit someone in such a way that they cannot leave
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    » Example: They are LOCKED IN now that they have paid their subscription.

Lock onto phrasal verb

  1. 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.

Lock out phrasal verb

  1. 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.
  2. Meaning: Lock a place to stop someone getting in
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    » Example: I lost my key and LOCKED myself OUT.

Lock up phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Close all doors, windows, etc.
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    » Example: She LOCKED UP after everyone had left and went home.
  2. Meaning: Lock something in a safe place
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    » Example: I LOCKED my money UP in the safe.
  3. Meaning: Put in prison or a mental hospital
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    » Example: They LOCKED him UP for burglary.

Lock yourself away phrasal verb

  1. 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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