"Locked in"
"Locked in" means fully focused and committed to a task, with no distractions pulling attention elsewhere.
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How "Locked in" shows up at work
The startup world adopted this from sports, where it describes an athlete in peak concentration. At work it most often appears as a two-word reply in a group chat, posted by someone who has not started the thing yet.
Buzzword
I am locked in on the deck for tomorrow, no distractions.
Plain English
I am focused on the deck for tomorrow, no distractions.
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