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What does lock-on mean?
A technique used by protesters to make it difficult to remove them from their place of protest, involving a human chain with linked arms, or sometimes the use of special hardware.
Where does lock-on come from?
Deverbal from lock on.

How to pronounce lock-on

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “lock-on” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.