What does “lock in” mean?

To focus hard on something, like studying or a game. A positive word. Worth using with your kid.

ConnectPhrase · Ages 11-25 · In use

lock in

To focus hard on something, like studying or a game.

Finals are next week, time to lock in.

For parents and educators

A positive word. Worth using with your kid.

Where it came from

From sports and gaming talk. Spread widely in 2024.

Also heard as

locked in

Sources

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