Lock onto
phrasal verb
To focus attention or aim at something.
The missile locked onto its target.
Often appears as...
- lock onto a target
- lock onto a signal
phrasal verb
To track or follow something automatically.
The drone locks onto the moving object and follows it.
Often appears as...
- lock onto a vehicle
- lock onto a mobile phone
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To start to understand or solve something.
He took a while but eventually locked onto the puzzle solution.
Often appears as...
- lock onto a problem
- lock onto a clue
phrasal verb
To focus attention or aim at something.
The missile locked onto its target.
Often appears as...
- lock onto a target
- lock onto a signal
phrasal verb
To track or follow something automatically.
The drone locks onto the moving object and follows it.
Often appears as...
- lock onto a vehicle
- lock onto a mobile phone
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To start to understand or solve something.
He took a while but eventually locked onto the puzzle solution.
Often appears as...
- lock onto a problem
- lock onto a clue
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Strong Focus
Used when someone is concentrating very hard on something, often to the exclusion of all else.
During the debate, she locked onto the main issue and wouldn't let go.
Pro Tip 2/2Target Precision
Implies a precise and clear objective or goal that one is seeking to reach or achieve.
The marksman locked onto the bullseye with unwavering focus.
Pro Tip 1/2Strong Focus
Used when someone is concentrating very hard on something, often to the exclusion of all else.
During the debate, she locked onto the main issue and wouldn't let go.
Pro Tip 2/2Target Precision
Implies a precise and clear objective or goal that one is seeking to reach or achieve.
The marksman locked onto the bullseye with unwavering focus.
Pro Tip 1/2Strong Focus
Used when someone is concentrating very hard on something, often to the exclusion of all else.
During the debate, she locked onto the main issue and wouldn't let go.
Pro Tip 2/2Target Precision
Implies a precise and clear objective or goal that one is seeking to reach or achieve.
The marksman locked onto the bullseye with unwavering focus.
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