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Synonyms

locked in

British  

adjective

  1. informal exhibiting total concentration on the task in hand

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The two companies are the dominant players in the theme-park industry, locked in an increasingly intense battle for Orlando following Comcast’s opening of Epic Universe in May 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Abbott's corgi had been locked in the bathroom and was freed by firefighters, Boyce said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The Bruins could still use some more size and another playmaker before having next year’s roster locked in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Once those shifts are locked in, they are hard to reverse.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

I stand there, taking up air and space I don’t feel entitled to, while the parents smile and hug, and Jupe and Rae stand locked in what appears to be a lovers’ embrace for e-frickin’-ternity.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

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