lock out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Prevent someone from entering by locking the door
Why “out”? Out can mean away from sight, people, or access. You cannot see it, reach it, or join it.
“Door staff locked Maya and Leo out while they waited in the club queue.”
“She locked her brother out.”
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
lock in
A contrast learners often mix up
Confine by locking; Make fixed or agreed; Focus fully without interruption
lock up
A contrast learners often mix up
Secure by locking everything
block out
Same out pattern: hiding
Stop light, noise, or a thought from reaching you
blot out
Same out pattern: hiding
Cover or hide something so it can no longer be seen
hide out
Same out pattern: hiding
Stay in a secret place to avoid being found
keep out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone or something from entering
shut out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone or something from being included
stay out
Same out pattern: hiding
Remain outside or away from a place or situation
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