Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lockup
Noun
/ˈlɒk.ʌp/
Definition
A period of time during which someone is detained in a prison or jail, or a facility designed for detaining individuals.
Examples
- The suspect was held in lockup for questioning.
- After the trial, he was sentenced to a year in lockup.
- The facility includes a modern lockup for temporary detainment.
Meaning
Lockup refers to the act of being confined, especially in a police station or jail, often due to legal reasons.
Synonyms
- detainee detention
- incarceration
- confinement
- custody
