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Idiom idiom

lock into


To firmly commit to (something or someone).

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

I need to lock into a decision about my vacation soon.

CONTEXTUAL

Before you sign the contract, make sure you really want to lock into this long-term agreement.

COMPLEX

The company decided to lock into a five-year partnership with the supplier, ensuring stability despite the volatile nature of the global market.


Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    lock horns

    To come into conflict.

  2. 02

    lock someone up and throw away the key

    To lock someone up in prison indefinitely.

  3. 03

    locked up

    Imprisoned, incarcerated.

Last updated August 10, 2026