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lockstep

/ˈlɒk.step/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈlɒk.step/

A noun referring to a rigid, unthinking adherence to a standard procedure or routine, or a marching style where each person's leg moves in unison with the person ahead.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее жесткое, бездумное следование стандартной процедуре или рутине, или стиль маршировки, при котором нога каждого человека движется в унисон с ногой впереди идущего.
  1. Rigid, unthinking procedure C1 formal

    A standard procedure or way of doing things that is followed without question or variation.

    • The company's lockstep approach to innovation stifled creativity.
    • They followed the curriculum in lockstep, never deviating from the plan.
    • The political party moved in lockstep, with no room for dissent.

    🇷🇺Жёсткая, бездумная процедура

    Synonyms: conformitygroovepatternroutinerutuniformity

  2. Marching style C1 formal

    A manner of marching in file in which each person's leg moves with and behind the corresponding leg of the person ahead.

    • The soldiers marched in lockstep, their movements perfectly synchronized.
    • The parade featured a display of lockstep by the military unit.
    • Lockstep marching requires intense discipline and practice.

    🇷🇺Сомкнутый строй

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