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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lockup

/lɒkʌp/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does lockup mean?

noun, verb

A lockup is a situation where someone is confined or restricted, often in a prison or a secure facility. To lock up something or someone means to secure or fasten it tightly.

Example

"The police had to lock up the suspect until the trial."

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