to lock away
[phrase form: lock]
01
閉じ込める, 収監する
to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison
例
The authorities locked away the dangerous criminal in a maximum-security prison.
当局は危険な犯罪者を最高警備刑務所に閉じ込めた。
The patient was locked away in a psychiatric hospital for observation.
患者は観察のために精神病院に閉じ込められました。
02
鍵をかけてしまう, 金庫にしまう
to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock
例
The jeweler locked away the precious gems in a vault for safekeeping.
宝石商は貴重な宝石を安全に保管するために金庫に閉じ込めました。
The homeowner locked away their important documents in a fireproof safe.
家主は重要な書類を耐火金庫に閉まいこんだ。
to lock oneself away
01
閉じこもる, 自分を隔離する
to isolate oneself from others, often for privacy, focus, or to cope with emotions
例
She locked herself away in her room to study for the exams.
彼女は試験勉強のために自分を部屋に閉じこもった。
Writers sometimes lock themselves away to concentrate on their work.
作家は時々仕事に集中するために自分を閉じ込めることがあります。
