What does the phrasal verb “lock up” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “lock up“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
1. To close all doors and windows of a place securely.
2. To put someone in prison.
3. to invest in something long term.
Example(s)
1. The last person to leave locks up the house.
2. The lawyer convinced the prosecutors not to lock up his client.
3. They have a lot of money locked up in pension funds.
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