Lock In
At Peak🎒High SchoolDefinition
To focus intensely and get serious about something. Stop messing around and start putting in work. 'Time to lock in' means it's time to concentrate.
Translation for Parents
It means to focus and get serious. If your kid says 'I need to lock in,' they're about to actually do their homework. Or they're about to try really hard at a video game. The context matters a lot here.
Examples
“Finals are next week I gotta lock in”
“Finals are next week, I need to start studying seriously”
“Bro locked in and got a 98 on the test”
“He focused really hard and got a 98 on the test”
Cringe Score
Mildly embarrassing
This is basically just saying 'time to focus' with more intensity. You can absolutely use this at work without anyone blinking. 'Team, let's lock in for Q3.'
Category
general
Peak
2025-08
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
urban_dictionary, reddit, tiktok