English Explanatory Dictionary

box and lock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  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.

Word forms

box and lock boxes and locks boxing and locking boxed and locked

Etymology

From the directive to keep firearms in a box that is locked so that they are only available under considered circumstances and to authorized users.

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