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to lock away
[phrase form: lock]
01
to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison
Examples
The authorities locked away the dangerous criminal in a maximum-security prison.
02
to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock
Examples
The jeweler locked away the precious gems in a vault for safekeeping.
to lock oneself away
01
to isolate oneself from others, often for privacy, focus, or to cope with emotions
Examples
She locked herself away in her room to study for the exams.
