lock off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To stop talking to (someone); to cut (someone) out; to ghost (someone).
Register: slang
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To keep (someone) out of (something or someplace) using a lock.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To turn in the warp thread or strands of a piece of cloth when finished to stop strands unravelling.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lock off” mean?
To stop talking to (someone); to cut (someone) out; to ghost (someone).
Is “lock off” formal or informal?
lock off is generally slang.