Catch
Locking
Locking noun - The act of locking something up to protect it.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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In the Columbo episode "Try and Catch Me", a mystery writer murders her nephew by locking him in her airtight, walk-in safe.
Source: Dying Clue -
Attempted in Steven Universe by Peridot who, after getting caught by the Crystal Gems and released by Steven in the aptly titled episode "Catch and Release", tries to escape by locking herself in Steven's bathroom.
Source: Bathroom Break-Out
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