ˈlɔkʌp n. & adj. --n. 1 a
house or
room for the temporary detention of prisoners. 2
Brit. non-residential premises etc.
that can be locked
up,
esp. a
small shop or
storehouse. 3 a the locking up of premises for the
night. b the
time of
doing this. 4 a the
unrealizable state of invested capital. b an
amount of capital locked up. --attrib.adj. Brit. that can be locked up (lock-up shop).