Why do you lock your valuables in a safe

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Man: Why do you lock your valuables in a safe?

Woman: To keep the things inside a safe, safe.

Man: Safe from what?

Woman: Safe from being stolen.
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Why do you lock your valuables in a safe. ←

1- Is “lock in” a phrasal verb in this sentence?

If yes, does it mean “to keep” or does it mean “padlock/fasten/bolt” or does it mean “put”?

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2- If no, what does “lock” mean in this sentence?

Does it mean “to keep” or does it mean “padlock/fasten/bolt” or does it mean “put”?

Thank you

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It means to keep your valuable locked in a safe. That is, put your valuable in a safe, close it and lock it so that it is safe from being stolen.

1- Is “lock in” a phrasal verb in this sentence? - No, it’s not a phrasal verb because lock is the verb and in is the preposition to be taken separately.

2- If no, what does “lock” mean in this sentence?
Does it mean “to keep” or does it mean “padlock/fasten/bolt” or does it mean “put”? - Yes, it means keep the valuables under lock and key. (Use of padlock/fastener/bolt is NOT safe at all as far as valuables are concerned)

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Why do you […]?
Why do you [ lock your valuables in a safe ]?

It means to keep securely.

To lock - one time action
To put - one time action
To keep - continuous long term

Why do you lock your valuables in a safe?
This implies continuous long term. So it means keep.
Why do you keep your valuables locked in a safe? ( Why do you need to keep them secure? )

To lock is a single action, but it implies continuous long term.

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Thank you so much, Anglophile :rose:

Very nice.

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Thank you so much, NearlyNapping :rose:

Very nice explanation.

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