lockstep

Meaning

Noun

1. (uncountable, usually) A step whereby the toe of one man is brought very close to the heel of the man in front.
2. (figuratively, uncountable, usually) Close connection, unison, rigid synchronization.
3. (uncountable, usually) An inflexible, rigid or stifling pattern.

Adj

In close connection, in unison, synchronized.

Synonyms

rigid

unchanging

close order

Translations

السير بإيقاع موحّد كما يمشي الجنود

Einklang

ομοφωνία

unísono

değişmez usul

sıkı intizam

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlɒkstɛp/

Etymology

From lock + step.