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shut up vs lock up

lock up vs shut up

shut up is an adjective but lock up is not an adjective.

shut up and lock up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shut up No Yes Yes No
lock up No No Yes No
As verbs, shut up and lock up are synonyms defined as:
  • shut up and lock up: place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape
Other synonyms of shut up include lock, lock away, lock in, put away, shut away.
shut up (adjective) lock up (adjective)
closely confined
shut up (verb) lock up (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape
refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent secure by locking
place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape
Difference between shut up and lock up

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