100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "lock up"

Definition

Lock up (verb): To secure something in a locked position or place, preventing access or movement; to confine someone in a secure area, such as a jail or prison.

Synonyms

• Secure
• Confine
• Enclose
• Fasten
• Bolt
• Shut
• Isolate

Antonyms

• Unlock
• Release
• Free
• Open
• Liberate

Examples

1. Please lock up the house before you leave for vacation.
2. The police had to lock up the suspect until further investigation.
3. Don't forget to lock up your bike when you park it outside.
4. After the party, we need to lock up the valuables.
5. The authorities decided to lock up the dangerous criminal.
6. Can you help me lock up the shed after we finish working?
7. It's important to lock up sensitive documents in a safe.
8. The kids were told to lock up their toys at the end of the day.
9. The hotel staff will lock up your luggage for you.
10. He was forced to lock up his emotions after the breakup.
11. Make sure to lock up the store at closing time.
12. They had to lock up the evidence for the trial.
13. Before the storm, they decided to lock up all the patio furniture.
14. The manager will lock up the cash register at night.
15. Please lock up the medication in a secure cabinet.
16. She was able to lock up her feelings until the right moment.
17. The school decided to lock up the playground after hours.
18. He made sure to lock up his computer when he left the office.
19. The city will lock up the area for the parade.
20. After the incident, they had to lock up the building for safety.
21. The zookeeper had to lock up the animals at night.
22. She wanted to lock up her memories in a diary.
23. We need to lock up the car before we go inside.
24. The guards will lock up anyone who trespasses.
25. They had to lock up the gates to prevent entry.
26. Please lock up your valuables in the hotel safe.
27. After the show, they will lock up the theater.
28. The teacher reminded the students to lock up their lockers.
29. He felt the need to lock up his past mistakes.
30. The city council decided to lock up the old building for renovation.
31. She always locks up her jewelry when not in use.
32. They will lock up the warehouse at midnight.
33. He tried to lock up his thoughts during the meeting.
34. The police will lock up anyone caught vandalizing.
35. Please lock up the dog when guests arrive.
36. The museum staff will lock up the exhibits at closing time.
37. He had to lock up his emotions during the difficult times.
38. The family decided to lock up the pool during winter.
39. We should lock up the garden shed to keep out pests.
40. The prison is designed to lock up dangerous offenders.
41. She felt the urge to lock up her heart after being hurt.
42. The firefighters had to lock up the area for safety reasons.
43. He will lock up the files before leaving for the day.
44. They decided to lock up the equipment after the event.
45. She always locks up her laptop when she leaves the cafe.
46. The security team will lock up the premises at night.
47. He managed to lock up his thoughts during the meditation.
48. The coach told the players to lock up their gear after practice.
49. The landlord decided to lock up the storage units.
50. The parents had to lock up the medicine cabinet for safety.
51. The police will lock up anyone caught stealing.
52. She wanted to lock up the beautiful sunset in her memory.
53. The government plans to lock up the borders during the crisis.
54. Make sure to lock up the valuables in your car.
55. The hotel will lock up your room if you check out late.
56. He had to lock up his emotions to survive the situation.
57. The authorities decided to lock up the area for investigation.
58. The school will lock up the gym after the game.
59. Please lock up your phone during the exam.
60. They had to lock up the evidence for the trial.
61. The workers will lock up the site at the end of the day.
62. It’s wise to lock up your financial documents in a safe.
63. The doctor advised her to lock up her fears.
64. The company will lock up their intellectual property.
65. She made sure to lock up her memories in a scrapbook.
66. They had to lock up the swimming pool for the season.
67. The police will lock up anyone caught in the act.
68. He decided to lock up his feelings for her.
69. The teacher asked the students to lock up their phones during class.
70. The restaurant will lock up the kitchen at midnight.
71. They will lock up the office before the holiday break.
72. He had to lock up his past to move forward.
73. The security team will lock up the event space after the concert.
74. She asked him to lock up the car while she ran inside.
75. The parents decided to lock up the garden tools out of reach.
76. The school decided to lock up the gym to prevent accidents.
77. The staff will lock up the library after hours.
78. He felt he needed to lock up his heart to avoid getting hurt again.
79. The police will lock up anyone who refuses to comply.
80. They had to lock up the pets during the party.
81. The manager will lock up the office supplies.
82. She wanted to lock up her dreams in a journal.
83. The city will lock up the park after dark.
84. He had to lock up his old toys in the attic.
85. The guards will lock up the premises for the night.
86. She felt the need to lock up her thoughts during the therapy session.
87. The police will lock up the area for the investigation.
88. The landlord decided to lock up the basement for safety.
89. They will lock up the equipment after the game.
90. The teacher reminded the students to lock up their lockers.
91. He will lock up the documents before leaving.
92. The family decided to lock up their valuables during the vacation.
93. The hotel staff will lock up the dining area at night.
94. She had to lock up her feelings to focus on her work.
95. The museum will lock up the artifacts for preservation.
96. The police will lock up anyone caught in the act of looting.
97. They had to lock up the gates to keep out intruders.
98. The coach told the players to lock up their gear before leaving.
99. The city will lock up the area for maintenance work.
100. He decided to lock up his past to concentrate on the future.