Lock on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɑk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LAHK-awn
lˈɒk/ /ˈɒn
LOK-on
Definition
To focus attention or aim precisely at something, often used for targeting in technology (like a camera or weapon) or concentrating on a person or object.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in military, gaming, or technology contexts ('lock on a target'); can be figurative for strong focus. Not the same as just 'lock' (secure something). Common with 'to' or 'onto' ('lock on to the target').
Spanish: fijar el objetivo - enfocarPortuguese (BR): mirar fixamente - travar o alvoPortuguese (PT): fixar o alvo - mirarChinese (Simplified): 锁定Chinese (Traditional): 鎖定Hindi: नज़र गड़ाना - लक्ष्य साधनाArabic: تثبيت الهدفBengali: লক্ষ্য নির্ধারণ করা - ফোকাস করাRussian: зафиксироваться (на) - нацелиться (на)Japanese: ロックオンするVietnamese: khóa mục tiêu - tập trung vàoKorean: 고정하다 - 집중하다Turkish: hedefe kilitlenmek - odaklanmakUrdu: توجہ مرکوز کرنا - نشانہ بناناIndonesian: mengunci (pada target) - fokus pada
Example Sentences
The camera will lock on to your face automatically.
basic
The missile can lock on to its target.
basic
She quickly locked on to the right answer.
basic
Once you lock on to a goal, don't let anything distract you.
natural
My cat always locks on to birds outside the window.
natural
He locked on to her every word during the meeting.
natural