cerrar con llave

to lock

cerrar con llave(seh-rrahr kohn yah-beh)

transitive verb phrase

1. (to secure with a key)

a. to lock

Desde que entraron a robar en casa, siempre cerramos la puerta con llave al salir.

Since our house was broken into, we always lock the door when we go out.

intransitive verb phrase

2. (to secure with a key)

a. to lock up

Cuando te vayas, acuérdate de apagar las luces y cerrar con llave.

When you leave, remember to turn off the lights and lock up.