lock into
The phrase "lock into" is often used to describe situations where commitment, fixation, or restriction is involved, making it difficult to change or escape.
Definition
B2General
(common)To firmly commit to a particular course of action or decision.
Example
- She locked into her decision to move abroad despite the challenges.
B2General
(common)To secure something in a fixed position or state.
Example
- The gears locked into place, ensuring the machine would operate smoothly.
C1Business
(formal)To involve someone or something in a plan or system in a way that makes it difficult to change or escape.
Example
- The company is locked into a five-year contract with the supplier.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lock into":
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