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Meaning of box and lock | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

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.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

box clever box Harry box in box kick box kicked box kicking

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