What is another word for locks up?
Pronunciation: [lˈɒks ˈʌp] (IPA) 
Locks up is a phrase chiefly used in the context of securing a door, window, or any other mechanism that can be locked. It may also refer to the act of safeguarding something by putting it in a secure place. There are several synonyms that can be used for the phrase locks up or lock-up. These include sealing, securing, shutting, fastening, closing, and bolting. Other alternatives include barricading, padlocking, keying, latching, and deadbolting. Depending on the context of the sentence or the message being conveyed, any of these synonyms can be used effectively in place of locks up.
