lock away
lock
ˈlɑ:k
laak
a
a
a
way
weɪ
vei
British pronunciation
/lˈɒk ɐwˈeɪ/

Definizione e significato di "lock away"in inglese

to lock away
[phrase form: lock]
01

rinchiudere, recludere

to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison
to lock away definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The parents struggled with the decision to lock away their troubled child for their own safety and well-being.
I genitori hanno lottato con la decisione di rinchiudere il loro figlio problematico per la loro sicurezza e benessere.
02

rinchiudere, mettere sotto chiave

to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock
example
Esempi
The family locked away their grandmother's old diary, preserving its privacy and sentimental value.
La famiglia ha chiuso a chiave il vecchio diario della nonna, preservandone la privacy e il valore sentimentale.
to lock oneself away
Pronunciation
/lˈɑːk wʌnsˈɛlf ɐwˈeɪ/
British pronunciation
/lˈɒk wɒnsˈɛlf ɐwˈeɪ/
to lock oneself away
01

rinchiudersi, isolarsi

to isolate oneself from others, often for privacy, focus, or to cope with emotions
example
Esempi
After the bad news, he locked himself away, refusing to talk to anyone.
Dopo la brutta notizia, si è chiuso a riccio, rifiutando di parlare con chiunque.
LanGeek
Scarica l'App
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store