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Meanings of lock-up in English

Historic building once used for the temporary detention of people.

In graphic design, a form of logo with name and image in final position.

Synonyms
Examples for "village lock-up"
Examples for "village lock-up"
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The day was hot and the village lock-up two miles away.
Fiddles / 1909
2
The prisoners were confined in the village lock-up, and a message sent to the inspector, detailing what had been done.
Messenger No. 48
1
Old house with black windows- blind house begging moonlight to put out the shadows-why do you want so much light?
Sun-Up, and Other Poems
2
But Hazel did not mind that, though her boots let in the water, as she minded the atmosphere of gloom at old Samson's blind house.
Gone to Earth
Usage of lock-up in English
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Next week, the six-month lock-up period for AIA's so-called cornerstone investors expires.
Reuters
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The cross shareholdings will be subject to an 18 month lock-up period.
Reuters
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Especially the county lock-up, which is what we're interested in right now.
61 hours
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I was located in a lock-up house, and thence conveyed to jail.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 18, 1841
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It was not until the lock-up bell rang that he remembered him.
Mike
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Obviously somebody managed to sneak a few out of the recycling lock-up.'
Artemis Fowl: the Arctic incident
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The unit's rope-feeding and lock-off capabilities were solid, with the occasional lock-up.
Climbing Magazine
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If it hadn't been fer dat, I'd be in d' lock-up now.
Graustark
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I guess our constable 'll have him in the lock-up 'fore morning.'
Rolling Stones
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However, Carlyle has a one-year lock-up period since China Pacific's listing in December.
Reuters
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Sino Land has agreed to a lock-up period of 135 days.
Reuters
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The investment is subject to a lock-up period of two years.
Reuters
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A tramp in the lock-up is worth two in the kitchen.
Back to the Woods: The Story of a Fall from Grace
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The new shares would be subject to a 6-month lock-up period.
Reuters
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Under custody, the accused are held in a police lock-up to help investigators.
Reuters
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The lock-up period after the share sale will be 90 days.
Reuters