Definition of «lock in»
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| Views | 9 |
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| First seen | 2026 |
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"Lock in" is an internet slang phrase used to urge someone to focus intensely, eliminate distractions, and dedicate their full attention to a challenging task or competitive activity. The expression originates from gaming and sports culture, where players encourage their teammates—or themselves—to enter a state of absolute concentration during high-pressure moments. When someone tells you to lock in, they are demanding peak performance and zero mistakes to overcome an obstacle. It has since expanded broadly across social media as a meme and general exhortation whenever focus or determination is desperately needed.
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— bro we are down 0-3 in match point, we need a miracle here — time to lock in, put your headphones on and stop messing around
After realizing he had twenty minutes left to write a ten-page research paper, Mark downed an espresso and stared at the blinking cursor to lock in before midnight.
— okay guys this final boss one-shots us if we miss a single parry — everybody lock in, no talking until the health bar hits zero
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