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lock up

UK
/lɒk ʌp/
US
/lɑk ʌp/

Translations

lock upverb
locked up
Past Simple
locked up
Past Participle
locking up
Gerund
UK
/lɒk ʌp/
US
/lɑk ʌp/
immobiliserEn parlant de capitaux ou d’argent.
He decided to lock up his savings in a long-term bond.
Il a décidé d’immobiliser son épargne dans une obligation à long terme.
She remembered to lock up the house before leaving for vacation.
Elle a pensé à verrouiller la maison avant de partir en vacances.
The authorities decided to lock up the suspect until the trial.
Les autorités ont décidé d’incarcérer le suspect jusqu’au procès.
Additional translations
verrouillerAu sens de rendre inaccessible ou protégé, notamment dans un contexte technique ou juridique.
Synonyms
imprison
shut up
enclose
secure
confine
detain

Definitions

lock upverb
To secure something with a lock to prevent access.
She remembered to lock up the house before leaving for vacation.
To imprison or confine someone.
The authorities decided to lock up the suspect until the trial.
To invest money in a way that it cannot be easily accessed.
He decided to lock up his savings in a long-term bond.
To make something unavailable or inaccessible.
The company decided to lock up the new technology with patents.
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