Lock away Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɑk/ /əˈweɪ
LAHK-uh-WAY
lˈɒk/ /ɐwˈeɪ
LOK-uh-WAY
Definição
To put something in a safe or secure place and lock it; also used for putting people in prison or keeping them away from others.
Uso & Nuances
Informal. Used for both objects ('lock away valuables') and occasionally people ('lock away a criminal'). Often implies extra security or complete separation. Not just 'lock', but specifically to keep out of sight or access.
Spanish: encerrar - guardar bajo llave - encarcelarPortuguese (BR): trancar - guardar (em local seguro) - prender (pessoa)Portuguese (PT): trancar - guardar (num lugar seguro) - prender (pessoa)Chinese (Simplified): 锁起来 - 储存Chinese (Traditional): 鎖起來 - 收藏Hindi: बंद करना - सुरक्षित रखना - कैद करनाArabic: يحبس - يقفل (شيء) - يسجنBengali: তালা দিয়ে রেখে দেওয়া - নিরাপদে রাখাRussian: запереть - спрятать под замокJapanese: しまい込む - 施錠してしまうVietnamese: cất khóa lại - nhốt lạiKorean: 잠가 두다 - 가두다Turkish: kilitleyip saklamak - hapsetmekUrdu: تالا لگا کر رکھنا - قید کرناIndonesian: mengunci - mengurung
Frases de Exemplo
Please lock away your money in the safe.
basic
The toys were locked away in the closet.
basic
He was locked away for ten years.
basic
I always lock away my passport when I travel.
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Some people believe it's wrong to lock away those who are sick.
natural
If you don't want anyone to find your diary, just lock it away.
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