English · Phrasal verb Attested

lock on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To begin tracking a target via an automated system.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bắt đầu theo dõi mục tiêu qua hệ thống tự động

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Where it’s used: Used American English

When the triangle came into view, the robot would then 'lock on' and move directly towards it, adjusting its course as it went.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cause a missile to track (a target).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho tên lửa theo dõi mục tiêu

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To engage in a lock-on protest.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tham gia vào một cuộc biểu tình khóa

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “lock on” mean?

To begin tracking a target via an automated system.

Is “lock on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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