lock away

phrasal verb

locked away; locking away; locks away

1

: to put (something) in a locked container, place, etc.

The jewelry was locked away in a cabinet.

2

: to put (someone) in a locked place (such as a prison) for a long period of time

lock away a criminal

The state locked their sister away in a psychiatric hospital.

3

: to keep (oneself) alone in a room or place for a long period of time

He locked himself away in his room while he studied.

He was locked away in his room while he studied.

Examples of lock away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Today, demand from institutional investors, corporate buyers, and long-term holders can contribute toward upward pressure on the Bitcoin price, especially when liquid supply is withdrawn or locked away. —Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026

Wedding guests were reportedly required to lock away their phones on arrival. —Anna Russell, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026

The group follows Amelia into a secret lair in Silicon Valley where the '80s motherboard is locked away. —Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026

All attendees obviously had phones locked away, while others sampled an incredibly fancy charcuterie spread. —Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for lock away

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway