lock-in

[ lok-in ]

noun

1. an act or instance of becoming unalterable, unmovable, or rigid.
2. commitment, binding, or restriction.

lock-in

noun

1. an illegal session of selling alcohol in a bar after the time when it should, by law, be closed

Word History and Origins

Origin of lock-in¹

First recorded in 1965–70; noun use of verb phrase lock in

Example Sentences

“In season, we locked in,” Fulton said, “and he knows when we see each other, it’s going to be a battle.”

From Los Angeles Times

He and Evans never find their groove, and while Evans’ Boston-accented deadbeat cad routine is rote for him at this point, Johnson feels adrift, never locking in to a specific tone.

From Los Angeles Times

When the ranger’s away, the bear cub will play — and the kids will stay locked in school.

From Los Angeles Times

“The science on climate change is unforgiving, with every year of delay locking in more costs and more irreversible changes, and everyday people paying the steepest price.”

From Salon

Ofwat and water firms have been locked in tense negotiations over how much they will be able to charge for the five years from April next year.

From BBC