Normally not used in a serious tone, The term is used when someone is particularly focused on achieving a goal or task with a closed face expression, similar to being "in the zone", being "wired in" while programming or the phenomenon of "hyperfocus" on people who suffer from ADHD.
Born to dilly dally, forced to lock in...
I need to stop tweaking. I gotta lock in!
That fish is locked in.
To focus more than normal on accomplishing a certain activity or goal
John is locked in he has an A in calculus
Locked in to have social interaction
Yo I gotta get locked in I’m about to go to the store
When somebody is so passionate, so focused, and so determined that they become more powerful than ever before. It can be dangerous but it is the only choice and must happen. Their bets become no-sweat winners. Their haters curse their name. They are locked in.
Holy fucking shit I think Big Daddy just locked in.
God this dude Choy hasn't locked in for months bro God.
A way of being in which one’s potential is constantly being met and challenged. Those who are locked in commonly love the blessed Theotokos an chastity. They also practice devotions like the Latin rosary and medieval Lent.
The Virgin Mary, great mother of God and refuge of all sinners, is extremely locked in. Judas, however, was very locked out.
to focus the fuck up and forget all distractions
*baddies exist on courtside*
austin reaves (ar15): *gets locked in, drops 32 points*