lockup

Definition

  • noun: a place where prisoners are kept
  • noun: a local jail where persons are detained prior to court hearing
  • synonyms: jail, watchhouse, seizure

Examples

  • a police station 'lockup'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) with youth authority. Court supervised and controlled. They'll put you in baby jail. That means a lockup and juvenile hall, son. Ok, look... Your placement is still on. The greenwoods are ok. They Don't even care (..)
    1993 Free Willy