box and lock

Definitions

1. To suppress or hide (something) so that it is not readily available or capable of action.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see box, lock.

Examples

“Structural racism and its monopolies have⟳ "boxed and locked” Black people.”

“Eventually, the belief becomes boxed and locked away from general access.”

“There's no need⟳ for me to keep⟳ holding back from him, to keep⟳ that part of me boxed and locked up tight.”

“No questions asked, shut⟳ the actual fuck up, box and lock⟳.”

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