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to lock away
[phrase form: lock]
01
encerrar, internar
to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison
Ejemplos
The court ordered the individual to be locked away in a psychiatric hospital for treatment.
El tribunal ordenó que el individuo fuera encerrado en un hospital psiquiátrico para tratamiento.
02
encerrar, guardar bajo llave
to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock
Ejemplos
The teacher locked away the exam papers in a secure cabinet to prevent cheating.
El profesor guardó bajo llave los exámenes en un armario seguro para evitar trampas.
to lock oneself away
01
encerrarse, aislarse
to isolate oneself from others, often for privacy, focus, or to cope with emotions
Ejemplos
She felt overwhelmed and locked herself away from everyone for a few days.
Se sintió abrumada y se encerró lejos de todos durante unos días.
