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Lock up

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Lock up

/ˌlɒk ˈʌp/

Tone: "Lock up" has an informal, conversational register — it fits casual writing, dialogue, and everyday speech but may feel out of place in formal, academic, or professional contexts.

Usage: Use "lock up" as a verb when you mean to to lock (a door, window, etc.). It works well in active constructions where the subject is clearly the agent of the action.

Antonyms for "lock up" (2 found)

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