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Definitions

lock in

[lok-in] / ˈlɒkˌɪn /

NOUN

nail down

Synonyms

WEAK

cinch clinch pin down

VERB

enclose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

block off encase encircle encompass hem in insert wrap

STRONG

blockade bound cage circle circumscribe confine corral cover enfold enshroud environ fence hedge imbue immure implant impound imprison include induct intern jail limit mew pen restrict veil

WEAK

box up close in coop fence off lock up mure set apart shut in wall in

Antonyms

STRONG

exclude face free let go liberate meet reject release reveal set free

WEAK

unloose

VERB

imprison

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehend commit detain hold incarcerate jail lock up remand

STRONG

cage check circumscribe closet constrain curb ice immure impound intern keep limit nab occlude pen restrain stockade trammel

WEAK

bastille bottle up fence in hold captive hold hostage hold in custody keep captive keep in custody put away put behind bars rail in send to prison send up shut in take prisoner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease free let go liberate release stop

STRONG

aid allow assist help permit

VERB

mew

Synonyms

STRONG

blockade bound cage circle circumscribe confine coop corral cover encase encircle encompass enfold enshroud environ fence hedge imbue immure implant impound imprison include induct insert intern jail limit pen restrict veil wall wrap

WEAK

block off box up close in fence off hem in lock up mure set apart shut in shut up wall in

Antonyms

STRONG

exclude face free let go liberate meet reject release reveal set free take out uncover unwrap

Example Sentences

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Arrington recalled a decision he made early this year to not hedge his fuel costs — or lock in a potentially cheaper price for the fuel his farm needs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

MarketWatch Picks: Some CDs are still paying 4% and 5% APYs and up — and these are the 8 questions to ask before you lock in.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

If maintained, the index will lock in its highest earnings growth rate since the fourth quarter of 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Some investors may be happy to lock in those gains given how difficult it has been to invest in energy in recent years.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Most knew that an officer wasn’t likely to fill out a misbehavior report over slowness to lock in, but they could never be sure.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

lock in

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