lock in

词频
难度
标签 RARE
phrase verb
B2

to keep someone inside a place by closing the door tightly

After the game, they decided to lock in the winner until everyone had a chance to celebrate.

比赛结束后,他们决定把获胜者锁在里面,直到每个人都有机会庆祝。

translation

phrv. 锁住