Locked in 

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.

Locked in by Anonymous123030 November 30, 2024

Locked In 

A term frequently used by Alpha Foundations personnel.

Ruditz said to Snuggs “Man, Drew doesn’t seem very locked in, should we demote him?”

Locked In by Dinglehammer69 March 11, 2025

Locked in 

a state of such concentration that one is able to perform at the peak of one's physical or mental capabilities.

"I was locked in, completing the first nine holes in one under par"

Locked in by Arminkshipper June 18, 2025

Locked in

In modern slang, “locked in” means being highly focused, fully engaged, and performing at your best, especially in sports, gaming, or work. It describes a state where everything “clicks,” and you’re totally dialed into what you’re doing.

I am locked in to this project

Locked in by no1haterlol December 13, 2025

Locked In

First go cheek to cheek, then go hole to hole, now you are locked in! You can let fluffy off the chain or release Donatello‘s turtle head and cure their bipolar!

She got me Locked In and now I don’t need my Lithium anymore!

Locked In by duncaliscious December 25, 2025

Locked In

First cheek to cheek, then hole to hole. Now you are locked in! You can let fluffy off the chain or Donatello poke his head in where Splinter doesn’t advise!

She got me Locked In last night, now I have a permanent erection and no need for Lithium! She cured my bipolar!

Locked In by duncaliscious December 25, 2025

locked in the closet 

The inability to come out gay because of the possibility of brutal retaliation from others. This could include being targeted by anti-gay groups, being avoided by your friends, etc.

Daniel wanted to come out, but because he lived near the Westboro Baptist Church, he was basically locked in the closet.

locked in the closet by MexiGin May 14, 2012