Zoeken
to lock up
[phrase form: lock]
01
op slot doen, vergrendelen
to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination
Example
The individual locked up their personal belongings in a storage locker.
The scientist locked up the dangerous chemicals in a secure laboratory.
The store owner locked up the valuables in the safe.
02
opsluiten , gevangen zetten
to confine a person in a place, such as a prison, where they cannot escape without one's permission
Example
The authorities locked up the dissidents in a maximum-security prison.
The police locked up the suspect in the detention center.
The police locked up the suspect in the jail cell to await trial.
Voorbeeld
The individual locked up their personal belongings in a storage locker.
The scientist locked up the dangerous chemicals in a secure laboratory.
The store owner locked up the valuables in the safe.
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