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Lock on
verb
/ˌlɒk ˈɒn/
Word Frequency:
0.7
Definitions
1.
verb
To track via an automated targeting system.
"The missile failed to lock on to the bogey."
2.
verb
To cause a missile to track (a target).
Synonyms
turn on
lock in
take
take a bead on
home in
target
autolocate
take aim
have it on lock
keep track
unlock
key into
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