lock up

投獄する、閉じ込める

人を刑務所など、出ることができない場所に入れる。

やさしい英語で： To put someone in prison or another place they cannot leave.

• The police locked him up.
• She was locked up for five years.
• They should not lock up innocent people.

使い方： lock someone up for something (They locked him up for robbery.)

類義語： imprison, jail

反対語： release, free

よく使う表現： lock someone up, lock up criminals

鍵をかけて保管する

物を守るため、または人が触れないように、鍵のかかる場所にしまう。

やさしい英語で： To put something in a locked place to keep it safe or prevent access.

• Lock up your valuables.
• She locked the money up in a safe.
• Are the cleaning chemicals locked up?

使い方： lock something up in something (Lock the medicine up in a cabinet.)

類義語： secure, lock away

よく使う表現： lock something up, lock up valuables

戸締まりする

建物のドアや窓を閉めて鍵をかけ、安全にする。

やさしい英語で： To make a building secure by closing and locking its doors and windows.

• I will lock up tonight.
• She locked up the shop at six.
• Have you locked up before going to bed?

使い方： lock up somewhere (Please lock up the office when you leave.)

類義語： secure

よく使う表現： lock up shop, lock something up

固まる、動かなくなる

故障や引っかかりが原因で、突然動かなくなったり反応しなくなったりする。

やさしい英語で： To suddenly stop moving or responding because something gets stuck or fails.

• The brakes locked up.
• My computer keeps locking up.
• The wheels locked up when he braked hard.

類義語： freeze, jam, seize

よく使う表現： brakes lock up, computer lock up

鍵をかける

ドアや窓などの開口部を、錠で閉める。

やさしい英語で： To fasten a door, window, or similar opening with a lock.

• Please lock up that door.
• He locked the gate up behind him.
• Did you lock up the back window?

使い方： lock something up (Remember to lock the back door up.)

類義語： lock

反対語： unlock

よく使う表現： lock up doors, lock something up

確実にする、確保する

勝利や契約、地位を確実なものにする、またはしっかり掌握する。

やさしい英語で： To make a victory, deal, or position certain, or gain firm control over it.

• They locked up the title.
• The company has locked up a major contract.
• One more win would lock up the championship.

使い方： lock up something (She locked up the nomination with those votes.)

類義語： secure, clinch

よく使う表現： lock up victory, lock up a deal