Lock up

Pronunciation: /ˈlɑːˌkʌp/

Lock up (verb)

  1. To close something with a lock so it cannot be opened or used by others.
  2. To keep someone in prison as punishment or because they are not allowed to be free.
  3. To make a machine or part stop moving because it is stuck or blocked.

Examples

  • She locks up the bike before leaving.
  • They lock up the tools after work.