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locked up

UK
/lɒkt ʌp/
US
/lɑkt ʌp/
lock upverb

locked up

Past Simple

locked up
Past Simple
locked up
Past Participle
locking up
Gerund
UK
/lɒk ʌp/
US
/lɑk ʌp/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
imprison
detain
confine
secure
enclose
shut up
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