Lock onto Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To focus closely and precisely on something, especially to aim a device or your attention to follow or track it. Commonly used in technology, military, sports, or attention.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Usually used for machines (radar, missiles), cameras, or with attention ('lock onto a target' or 'lock onto an idea'). Indicates precision and sustained focus. Not literal lock/keys. Don't confuse with 'lock in', which means to fix or secure.
جمل نموذجية
The radar can lock onto a moving airplane.
basic
The camera will lock onto your face automatically.
basic
The missile will lock onto the heat from the engine.
basic
Whenever she has a goal, she just locks onto it and won’t give up.
natural
Try to lock onto the main idea while you read the article.
natural
Once it locks onto a signal, the GPS won’t lose it easily.
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