LOCKUP


Meaning of LOCKUP in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: from lock up, v.

1. : an act of locking or the state of being locked

lockup occurs regularly at six o'clock

2. : something that is or is intended to be locked: as

a. : jail ; especially : a local jail where persons are detained prior to court hearing

b. Britain : a shop or store without living quarters

c. chiefly Britain : rented storage space (as a locker or garage) that may be locked by the user

d.

(1) : a credit obligation (as a renewed note) or other investment in which capital is locked up

(2) : a stamp or other philatelic item bought speculatively for anticipated appreciation in value

3.

a. : the operation of locking up imposed letterpress matter

b. : the quality of such locking up

a secure lockup for foundry

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.