How to Pronounce "lock yourself away"
expression
ˈɫɑk/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /əˈweɪ
LAHK yur-SELF uh-WAY
lˈɒk/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /ɐwˈeɪ
LOK yaw-SELF uh-WAY
Definition
To stay alone in a room or place, away from other people, often for a long time or to avoid contact.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɑk/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /əˈweɪ
British English
lˈɒk/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAHK yur-SELF uh-WAY
UK
LOK yaw-SELF uh-WAY
Listen in Context
After the argument, he locked himself away in his room.
She locks herself away to study for exams.
When he's sad, he locks himself away from everyone.
Sometimes you just need to lock yourself away and clear your head for a while.