lockstep
noun
lock·step
ˈläk-ˌstep 
often attributive
1
: a mode of marching in step by a body of persons going one after another as closely as possible
2
: a standard method or procedure that is mindlessly adhered to or that minimizes individuality
Examples of lockstep in a Sentence
followed the lockstep that had been in his family for generations: prep school, Ivy League university, job on Wall Street
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Two Sides Of The Compliance Automation Coin True compliance automation in the enterprise requires two things working in lockstep:
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Padraic O'Reilly, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
China’s promotion of its open AI models fits in lockstep with its aim of serving as the developing world’s leading provider of digital infrastructure through, for instance, the Digital Silk Road initiative.
—Owen J. Daniels, Foreign Affairs, 25 July 2025
The play caller and quarterback must see the offense through the same eyes and remain in lockstep in the coming weeks to shape the playbook into something that works for both when the season arrives.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
These diverse skill sets and perspectives must operate in lockstep in order to foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
—Vishaal Hariprasad, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Padraic O'Reilly, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
China’s promotion of its open AI models fits in lockstep with its aim of serving as the developing world’s leading provider of digital infrastructure through, for instance, the Digital Silk Road initiative.
—Owen J. Daniels, Foreign Affairs, 25 July 2025
The play caller and quarterback must see the offense through the same eyes and remain in lockstep in the coming weeks to shape the playbook into something that works for both when the season arrives.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
These diverse skill sets and perspectives must operate in lockstep in order to foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
—Vishaal Hariprasad, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for lockstep
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“Lockstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lockstep. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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lockstep
noun
lock·step
-ˌstep
: a way of marching in step in which the marchers are very close one behind the other
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