lock-in
/ˈlɒkɪn/noun
1
- an arrangement according to which a person or company is obliged to negotiate or trade only with a specific company(将一家公司)捆绑(在另一家上)。
1.1
- a period during which a person or company is bound by the terms of a contract条款遵守期:
as modifier a lock-in period.遵守期。
2
- a period during which customers are locked into a bar or pub after closing time to continue drinking privately(酒吧打烊关门后)顾客留下独饮的时段。
3
- a protest demonstration in which a group locks itself within an office or factory与外界隔绝式抗议示威。