to lock away
[phrase form: lock]
01
inspärra, låsa in
to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison
Exempel
The authorities locked away the dangerous criminal in a maximum-security prison.
Myndigheterna låste in den farlige brottslingen i ett hög säkerhetsfängelse.
The patient was locked away in a psychiatric hospital for observation.
Patienten inlåstes på ett psykiatriskt sjukhus för observation.
02
låsa in, förvara säkert
to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock
Exempel
The jeweler locked away the precious gems in a vault for safekeeping.
Juveleraren låste in de ädelstenarna i ett valv för förvaring.
The homeowner locked away their important documents in a fireproof safe.
Husägaren låste in sina viktiga dokument i ett brandsäkert kassaskåp.
to lock oneself away
01
låsa in sig, isolera sig
to isolate oneself from others, often for privacy, focus, or to cope with emotions
Exempel
She locked herself away in her room to study for the exams.
Hon låste in sig i sitt rum för att plugga till proven.
Writers sometimes lock themselves away to concentrate on their work.
Författare låser ibland in sig för att koncentrera sig på sitt arbete.
