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    Encerrarlo (en. Lock him up)

    [enθeˈraɾlo]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make someone or something be inside a limited or closed space.
    The teacher decided to lock him up in the classroom until the exam was over.
    El profesor decidió encerrarlo en el aula hasta que terminara el examen.
    To limit someone's freedom by keeping them in a closed place.
    The children were locked in the house during the storm.
    Los niños fueron encerrados en casa durante la tormenta.
    To confine someone in a place, either for security or disciplinary reasons.
    The police had to lock him up for questioning.
    La policía tuvo que encerrarlo para interrogarlo.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'encerrar', which comes from the Latin 'inserrare', as 'in-' + 'serrare' (to close).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    locked up in myself
    To be in a situation of emotional isolation.
    encerrado en mí mismo
    to enclose in a fist
    To control or dominate something firmly.
    encerrar en un puño
    to lock oneself in their room
    To isolate oneself from others in a private space.
    encerrarse en su habitación

    Related Words

    enclosure
    Situation of being locked up.
    encierro
    confinement
    Act of locking someone or something up.
    encerramiento
    reclusion
    Condition of being confined or locked up.
    reclusión

    Slang Meanings

    To be trapped in a place with no way out.
    Today I was locked up at work until late.
    Hoy me encerraron en el trabajo hasta tarde.
    To isolate oneself from others by choice or situation.
    After the breakup, he decided to lock himself up and not go out with anyone.
    Después de la ruptura, decidió encerrarse y no salir con nadie.