HyperDic: lockstep

English > 2 senses of the word lockstep:
NOUNactlockstepa standard procedure that is followed mindlessly
actlockstepa manner of marching in file in which each person's leg moves with and behind the corresponding leg of the person ahead
lockstep > pronunciation
Soundslaa'ksteh.p
Rhymesdoorstep ... strep: 15 rhymes with ehp...
English > lockstep: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningA standard procedure that is followed mindlessly.
Example"the union's support had been in lockstep for years"
Broaderstanding operating procedure, standard operating procedure, SOP, standard procedureA prescribed procedure to be followed routinely
English > lockstep: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA manner of marching in file in which each person's leg moves with and behind the corresponding leg of the person ahead.
Example"the prisoner's ankles were so chained together that they could only march in lockstep"
Broadermarch, marchingThe act of marching

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