lock in
US /lɑːk ɪn/
UK /lɑːk ɪn/
1.
bloquer, verrouiller, fixer
to make something secure or fixed in a particular position or state
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The new contract will lock in lower prices for the next five years.
Le nouveau contrat va bloquer des prix plus bas pour les cinq prochaines années.
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Make sure to lock in your position before the market closes.
Assurez-vous de verrouiller votre position avant la fermeture du marché.
2.
enfermer, confiner
to confine someone or something in a place, often against their will
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The police had to lock in the suspect until morning.
La police a dû enfermer le suspect jusqu'au matin.
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The bad weather will lock us in for the weekend.
Le mauvais temps va nous enfermer pour le week-end.