English

lock up

Meaning: to lock all the doors and windows of a building so that no one can get in
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base lock up
3rd person singular present locks up
Present participle locking up
Past locked up
Will future will lock up
Going-to future going to lock up
Imperative negative don't lock up / do not lock up

Example

They locked up the store and went home.
They locked up the store and went home.

Usage Notes

Often used when referring to a business closing for the day or securing a house before leaving.

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