lockup
lockup Lexical Profile
lockup Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A small, temporary jail or holding cell, typically at a local police station, where suspects are detained prior to a court appearance or transfer.
"The suspect spent the night in the station lockup awaiting his morning arraignment."
The act or process of locking up a building, facility, or inmates for the night, or the scheduled time at which this takes place.
"All visitors must exit the grounds thirty minutes before the evening lockup."
A contractual restriction or designated period during which company insiders or investors are prohibited from selling or redeeming their shares, typically following an initial public offering.
"Company executives agreed to a six-month lockup after the initial public offering to reassure early investors."
British A small, secure garage, storage unit, or shop premise that is separate from a residence and can be locked when unattended.
"He rented a small lockup near the railway arches to store his vintage motorcycle and tools."
A condition in which a mechanical system, brake, or computer completely freezes and ceases to move or respond.
"Anti-lock braking systems are engineered to prevent wheel lockup on wet or icy pavement."
Word Nuance & Usage
The compound noun (or attributive modifier) is spelled as one word 'lockup' (or hyphenated 'lock-up'), whereas the phrasal verb is written as two separate words, 'lock up' (e.g., 'Please lock up the office before leaving').