lock inverb

• 1

  Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To secure (someone or something) in a locked enclosure.

  • The dog won't escape now we've locked him in.
  • The dog won't escape now we've locked him in the kitchen.
• 2

  To fix the value of (something potentially variable).

  • I've locked in a rate of 5%.
  • I've got a 5% rate locked in.
• 3

  To prevent (someone or something) from escaping, deteriorating, or switching to an alternative.

  • Our new foil packets keep the flavour of the crisps locked in.
  • Companies find various ways to try to lock in a customer base by preventing the products or services from being fully fungible.
• 4

  entertainmentlifestylemusicTo synchronize (especially a rhythm section) into a groove.

• 5

  To focus entirely (on something).

  • I need to lock in for this exam I'm taking tomorrow.
  • The missile's path is now locked in.

這個拼法也被記錄為下列字的變化形：

• lock-in