in lockstep

phrase

: in perfect or rigid often mindless conformity or unison

politicians marching in lockstep with the party line

Examples of in lockstep in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And the state’s 67 county elections supervisors are marching in lockstep to defend the integrity of the vote. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

The Bahamian police and armed forces strode out to greet Charles in lockstep, some wearing pith helmets. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

So, if the Super Bowl gets 15 times the audience, advertising rates increase in lockstep. — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

For weeks, the talk within the team had been about cohesion, making the commitment to defend in lockstep, then relentlessly moving in lockstep and at speed on offense. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in lockstep

• multistep
• overstep
• bicep
• doorstep
• footstep
• instep
• misstep
• sidestep
• cep
• hep
• pep
• prep