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Definition: Meaning of, lock in in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / lɒk ɪn /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
lock in locked in locked in
Present Participle Third Person Singular
locking in locks in
[transitive]
  1. to put someone in a room and lock the door so they cannot leave
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  2. lock in profits / gains etc business to get a financial benefit that continues for a long time, for example by selling shares that have gone up in value before they can go back down
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