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Definition lock into in American English

lock into phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to involve someone or something in a system, plan, etc. in such a way that they cannot easily escape from it

Example

The currency is now locked into the European Monetary System.

Example

Their strategy is to lock subscribers into long-term contracts.

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Definition lock into in American English