What does lock up mean?
Lock up means (slang) A jail cell; a period of incarceration in such a cell; a facility containing such cells..
Lock up
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(slang) A jail cell; a period of incarceration in such a cell; a facility containing such cells..
Definitions by Sense
- (slang) A jail cell; a period of incarceration in such a cell; a facility containing such cells.
- (UK, chiefly) A storage unit with a door secured by a padlock or deadbolt; a garage.
- (mechanical engineering, countable, uncountable) A condition in which one or more of a vehicle's wheels suddenly cease to rotate due to the application of excessive brake torque, causing the affected wheel(s) to skid.
- (computing) A condition where a system stops responding to inputs; a freeze.
- (printing, historical) A device for locking type into position for printing.
- (marketing, by extension) A fixed layout involving one or more logos and possibly related text.
Example Sentences
He's in lockup for 30 days for drunk and disorderly.
Joe keeps his other car in a lockup downtown.
Synonyms for lock up
Antonyms for lock up
Related Words
Word Forms
- lockups
- lock-up
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lock up?
Common synonyms include locking.
What is the opposite of lock up?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lock up in a sentence?
He's in lockup for 30 days for drunk and disorderly.
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