How to Pronounce "lock onto"
expression
ˈɫɑk/ /ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu
LAHK-ON-too, LAHK-AWN-too
lˈɒk/ /ˈɒntʊ
lok-ON-tuh
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɑk/ /ˈɑntu/, /ˈɔntu
British English
lˈɒk/ /ˈɒntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAHK-ON-too, LAHK-AWN-too
UK
lok-ON-tuh
Listen in Context
The radar can lock onto a moving airplane.
The camera will lock onto your face automatically.
The missile will lock onto the heat from the engine.
Whenever she has a goal, she just locks onto it and won’t give up.