locked in
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Meaning · English
A state of total concentration on a task. Similar to flow state.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Tình trạng tập trung hoàn toàn vào một nhiệm vụ
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Register: informalEra: 2020s
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
• Gen Z / internet register
Sources & notes
Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.
Common questions
What does “locked in” mean?
A state of total concentration on a task. Similar to flow state.
Is “locked in” formal or informal?
locked in is generally informal.