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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : lok
Phonetic Transcription : lɒk



Definition of lock up

Origin :
  • "means of fastening," Old English loc "bolt, fastening; barrier, enclosure," from Proto-Germanic *lukan (cf. Old Norse lok "fastening, lock," Gothic usluks "opening," Old High German loh "dungeon," German Loch "opening, hole," Dutch luik "shutter, trapdoor"). "The great diversity of meaning in the Teut. words seems to indicate two or more independent but formally identical substantival formations from the root."
  • The Old English sense "barrier, enclosure" led to the specific meaning "barrier on a river" (c.1300), and the more specific sense "gate and sluice system on a water channel used as a means of raising and lowering boats" (1570s). Wrestling sense is from c.1600. Phrase under lock and key attested from early 14c.
  • As in coop : noun pen
  • As in imprison : verb confine; put in jail
  • As in incarcerate : verb put in jail, confinement
  • As in jail : verb incarcerate
  • As in monopolize : verb dominate, control
  • As in assure : verb make certain
  • As in possess : verb have or obtain
  • As in prohibit : verb make impossible; stop
  • As in put away : verb incarcerate
  • As in restrain : verb keep under control; hold back
  • As in secure : verb obtain
  • As in secure : verb attach, tie up
  • As in store : verb collect and put aside
  • As in tie/tie up : verb hamper, hinder
  • As in bind : verb obligate; restrict
  • As in tie up : verb hamper
  • As in cage : verb hold in enclosure
  • As in acquire : verb obtain or receive
  • As in immobilize : verb tie
  • As in mew : verb enclose
  • As in stash : verb hide
  • As in coop : verb confine
  • As in corral : verb enclose
  • As in affirm : verb declare the truth of something
  • As in enclose : verb put inside, surround
  • As in ensure : verb guarantee; make secure
  • As in forbid : verb outlaw, prohibit an action
  • As in get : verb come into possession of; achieve
  • As in have : verb be in possession
  • As in hide : verb conceal; remain unseen
  • As in hold : verb have in one's hands, possession; grasp
Example sentences :
  • Lady Mary said it was bed-time and the servants wanted to lock up.
  • Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker
  • We finished, I to pocket, the Prince to lock up, the papers.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon
  • "I'll be back to lock up, Cap'n Sears," called Asaph, reassuringly.
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • There, now, I perceive the fellow is about to lock up for the night, and I must leave this.
  • Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever
  • I have sent home all the clerks, and was just about to lock up for the night.
  • Extract from : « Young Mr. Barter's Repentance » by David Christie Murray
  • "I've a good mind to lock up," remarked Dan, as he reached the dooryard.
  • Extract from : « For the Liberty of Texas » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • "We'll use it for our jail to lock up the bad ones in," jested Dick.
  • Extract from : « The Grammar School Boys Snowbound » by H. Irving Hancock
  • But I'm supposed to stay 'ere till eleven-thirty and lock up!
  • Extract from : « Jill the Reckless » by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
  • Light thought it as well to lock up the Elements and Things.
  • Extract from : « The Blue Bird for Children » by Georgette Leblanc
  • If it were not, the form would not lock up, or fit together.
  • Extract from : « Paul and the Printing Press » by Sara Ware Bassett

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