lock into

US /lɑːk ˈɪntuː/
UK /lɑːk ˈɪntuː/
"lock into" picture
1.

縛られる, 固定される

to commit oneself to a particular course of action or situation, often one that is difficult to change

:
We don't want to lock into a long-term contract without careful consideration.
慎重に検討せずに長期契約に縛られたくない。
Once you lock into this payment plan, it's hard to change.
この支払いプランに縛られると、変更するのは難しい。
2.

固定される, かみ合う

to become firmly fixed or engaged with something else, often mechanically

:
The gears need to lock into place for the machine to work properly.
機械が正しく動作するためには、ギアが所定の位置に固定される必要がある。
The two pieces will lock into each other with a click.
2つのピースはカチッと音を立てて互いに固定される