Meaning oflock upin English

Verb

1. to imprison someone
   The police will lock up the suspect until the trial.
2. to secure something in a locked place; sequester a person
   She needs to lock up her bike in the garage to prevent theft.
3. to close doors and windows securely
   Please lock up the house before you leave for vacation.
4. to fasten a door or window
   The owner will lock up the store at 10 PM every day.
5. to cease functioning; become unresponsive
   The computer will lock up if you try to run too many programs at once.
6. to cause a program to freeze or malfunction
   The mechanic found that the engine would lock up when the brake pads were worn out.
7. to suddenly stop moving; seize up
   The cyclist had to stop because her wheel would lock up due to the tight brakes.
8. to mistakenly cause a wheel to stop spinning due to excessive force
   The driver had to restart the car because the transmission would lock up on steep hills.
9. to secure a place by closing doors and windows; locking them
   The warehouse manager will lock up the facility after hours to ensure safety.
10. to mistakenly cause a wheel to stop spinning due to excessive braking
    The driver had to lock up the wheels to avoid a skid on the icy road.