Lock into Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɑk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
LAHK-IN-too, LAHK-in-TOO, LAHK-IN-tuh
lˈɒk/ /ˈɪntʊ
LOK-IN-too
Definição
To become stuck or committed to something, such as a situation, agreement, or decision, so you cannot easily change it.
Uso & Nuances
More common in business, legal, or financial contexts (e.g., 'lock into a contract'). Often has a negative or involuntary feel. Not used literally with physical locks.
Spanish: quedar atrapado en - comprometerse aPortuguese (BR): ficar preso em - comprometer-se comPortuguese (PT): ficar preso em - comprometer-se comChinese (Simplified): 被锁定在 - 受限于Chinese (Traditional): 被鎖定在 - 受限於Hindi: में उलझ जाना - बाध्य होनाArabic: التقيد بـ - الالتزام بـBengali: আটকে পড়া - বাধ্য হয়ে যাওয়াRussian: привязан к - зажат вJapanese: 縛られる - 拘束されるVietnamese: bị ràng buộc vào - bị mắc kẹt trongKorean: 묶이다 - 갇히다Turkish: bağlı kalmak - mecbur kalmakUrdu: پھنس جانا - مجبور ہوناIndonesian: terjebak - terikat
Frases de Exemplo
We are locked into a two-year phone contract.
basic
Once you choose your courses, you will be locked into your schedule.
basic
The company was locked into an expensive deal.
basic
I don’t want to get locked into a long-term lease.
natural
We felt locked into our routine and wanted a change.
natural
Be careful not to get locked into something you might regret later.
natural