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Lock away

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Valuable Items

Use 'lock away' for items worth protecting from theft or damage.

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After the show, he locked away his guitar.
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Safety Reason

It's often used for putting dangerous items out of reach.

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The chemicals were locked away after class.
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Privacy Protection

Can indicate hiding personal information or items from others.

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She locked away her diary.
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