Lock In (Verb)
Meaning 1
Close with or as if with a tight seal; "This vacuum pack locks in the flavor!".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The Mason jar's tight seal locks in the flavors of the homemade preserves.
- Special additives in the shampoo help lock in moisture for dry hair.
- This vacuum pack locks in the flavor and aroma of the fresh coffee beans.
- The marinade's acidity helps lock in the juices and tenderize the meat.
- Heat styling treatments can lock in your hairstyle for hours without a single flyaway.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape; "The parents locked her daughter up for the weekend"; "She locked her jewels in the safe".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The hotel's secure storage room allows you to lock in your valuables for safekeeping.
- She locked her heirlooms in the cabinet and threw away the key.
- The prison guard locked the new inmate in the cell for the night.
- He locked the rare artwork in the vault for insurance purposes.
- Mom locked the gun in a cabinet so the kids couldn't get to it.