lock away


Definition: Meaning of, lock away in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / lɒk əˈweɪ /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
lock away locked away locked away
Present Participle Third Person Singular
locking away locks away
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  1. lock away or lock up to put something in a place or container which you fasten with a lock
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  2. lock away or lock up to put someone in a prison, or in a hospital for mentally ill people
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  3. lock yourself away to go somewhere where you can be alone
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