Phrasal Verbs

lock up

This page is about the phrasal verb lock up

Meaning

to lock the doors and windows of a building or a car to make it secure

Synonym

secure

For example

  • lock up sth Don't forget to lock up the office when you leave tonight, Charles.

  • lock sth up My car wouldn't have been stolen if I had locked it up properly.

Quick Quiz

If you are going out for lunch, make sure you lock up

a. the key

b. the office

c. the security guard
a) the key b) the office c) the security guard

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Contributor: Matt Errey