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lock in

[lok-in] / ˈlɒkˌɪn /
NOUN
nail down
Synonyms
WEAK
cinch clinch pin down
VERB
enclose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
block off encase encircle encompass hem in insert wrap
STRONG
blockade bound cage circle circumscribe confine corral cover enfold enshroud environ fence hedge imbue immure implant impound imprison include induct intern jail limit mew pen restrict veil
WEAK
box up close in coop fence off lock up mure set apart shut in wall in
Antonyms
STRONG
exclude face free let go liberate meet reject release reveal set free
WEAK
unloose
VERB
imprison
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apprehend commit detain hold incarcerate jail lock up remand
STRONG
cage check circumscribe closet constrain curb ice immure impound intern keep limit nab occlude pen restrain stockade trammel
WEAK
bastille bottle up fence in hold captive hold hostage hold in custody keep captive keep in custody put away put behind bars rail in send to prison send up shut in take prisoner
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease free let go liberate release stop
STRONG
aid allow assist help permit
VERB
mew
Synonyms
STRONG
blockade bound cage circle circumscribe confine coop corral cover encase encircle encompass enfold enshroud environ fence hedge imbue immure implant impound imprison include induct insert intern jail limit pen restrict veil wall wrap
WEAK
block off box up close in fence off hem in lock up mure set apart shut in shut up wall in
Antonyms
STRONG
exclude face free let go liberate meet reject release reveal set free take out uncover unwrap

Example Sentences

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A mortgage lock-in effect and rising interest rates also resulted in fewer people moving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

In 2024, existing-home sales were 4.06 million, the lowest level since 1995, largely due to mortgage rate lock-in.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

"We were his first British radio interview," she says, recalling that he did a lock-in at his studio to show her his latest tracks.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

That lock-in effect is keeping home prices stable — for now.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025

“Is the library lock-in over? Are we supposed to go home now?”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein