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lock away
lock somebody/something ↔ away phrasal verb (see also lock)
1. to put something in a safe place and lock the door, lid etc
SYN lock up:
He locked his money away in the safe.
2. to put someone in prison
SYN lock up:
I hope they lock him away for years.
3. lock yourself away to keep yourself separate from other people by staying in your room, office etc
lock somebody/something ↔ away phrasal verb (see also lock)
1. to put something in a safe place and lock the door, lid etc
SYN lock up:
2. to put someone in prison
SYN lock up:
3. lock yourself away to keep yourself separate from other people by staying in your room, office etc