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to lock away
[phrase form: lock]
01
enfermer, incarcérer
to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison
Exemples
The patient was locked away in a psychiatric hospital for observation.
Le patient a été enfermé dans un hôpital psychiatrique pour observation.
02
enfermer, mettre sous clé
to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock
Exemples
The homeowner locked away their important documents in a fireproof safe.
Le propriétaire a enfermé ses documents importants dans un coffre-fort ignifuge.
to lock oneself away
01
s'enfermer, se cloîtrer
to isolate oneself from others, often for privacy, focus, or to cope with emotions
Exemples
Writers sometimes lock themselves away to concentrate on their work.
Les écrivains se enferment parfois pour se concentrer sur leur travail.
