box and lock

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To suppress or hide (something) so that it is not readily available or capable of action.
    — Structural racism and its monopolies have "boxed and locked” Black people.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see box, lock.

词形变化

boxes and locks present,singular,third-person boxing and locking participle,present boxed and locked participle,past boxed and locked past

词源

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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