Lock in

verb

To fasten something with a lock.

I lock in my valuables in the safe before leaving home.
Visual representation of "lock in" - To fasten something with a lock

Often appears as...

  • lock in valuables
  • lock in documents
verb

To confirm or make an agreement certain.

We managed to lock in a good interest rate on our mortgage.
Visual representation of "lock in" - To confirm or make an agreement certain

Often appears as...

  • lock in interest rate
  • lock in deal

Usage tips

Approving

verb

To hold or trap someone in a place by locking the doors.

The staff were locked in the store overnight because of a malfunctioning door mechanism.
Visual representation of "lock in" - To hold or trap someone in a place by locking the doors

Often appears as...

  • lock in overnight
  • lock in room

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To bind someone into a certain position or obligation.

He’s locked in a contract for another two years.
Visual representation of "lock in" - To bind someone into a certain position or obligation

Often appears as...

  • lock in contract
  • lock in clause

Usage tips

Formal

verb

To fasten something with a lock.

I lock in my valuables in the safe before leaving home.
Visual representation of "lock in" - To fasten something with a lock

Often appears as...

  • lock in valuables
  • lock in documents
verb

To confirm or make an agreement certain.

We managed to lock in a good interest rate on our mortgage.
Visual representation of "lock in" - To confirm or make an agreement certain

Often appears as...

  • lock in interest rate
  • lock in deal

Usage tips

Approving

verb

To hold or trap someone in a place by locking the doors.

The staff were locked in the store overnight because of a malfunctioning door mechanism.
Visual representation of "lock in" - To hold or trap someone in a place by locking the doors

Often appears as...

  • lock in overnight
  • lock in room

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To bind someone into a certain position or obligation.

He’s locked in a contract for another two years.
Visual representation of "lock in" - To bind someone into a certain position or obligation

Often appears as...

  • lock in contract
  • lock in clause

Usage tips

Formal

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "lock in"
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Physical Security

Use when emphasizing the safety of items by using locks.

Illustration for Physical Security
Before vacation, we lock in our jewelry in the wall safe.
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Protective Action

Shows a deliberate action to safeguard something valuable.

Illustration for Protective Action
She made sure to lock in her antique collection before the storm hit.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Security

Use when emphasizing the safety of items by using locks.

Illustration for Physical Security
Before vacation, we lock in our jewelry in the wall safe.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Protective Action

Shows a deliberate action to safeguard something valuable.

Illustration for Protective Action
She made sure to lock in her antique collection before the storm hit.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Security

Use when emphasizing the safety of items by using locks.

Illustration for Physical Security
Before vacation, we lock in our jewelry in the wall safe.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Protective Action

Shows a deliberate action to safeguard something valuable.

Illustration for Protective Action
She made sure to lock in her antique collection before the storm hit.
Visual representation of the word "Lock in"

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