Sök
to lock away
[phrase form: lock]
01
bura in, låsa in
to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison
Example
The authorities locked away the dangerous criminal in a maximum-security prison.
The patient was locked away in a psychiatric hospital for observation.
The authorities locked away the suspects in separate cells pending further investigation.
02
låsa in, sätta i säkerhet
to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock
Example
The laboratory technician locked away hazardous chemicals in a designated storage area.
The jeweler locked away the precious gems in a vault for safekeeping.
The family locked away their grandmother 's old diary, preserving its privacy and sentimental value.
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
The authorities locked away the dangerous criminal in a maximum-security prison.
The patient was locked away in a psychiatric hospital for observation.
The authorities locked away the suspects in separate cells pending further investigation.
The court ordered the individual to be locked away in a psychiatric hospital for treatment.
The parents struggled with the decision to lock away their troubled child for their own safety and well-being.
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