lockstep

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈlɒkstɛp/

Noun

uncountable usually figuratively

(military) A step whereby the toe of one man is brought very close to the heel of the man in front. / (figuratively) Close connection, unison, rigid synchronization.

Japanese Meaning

軍事用語としては、前の人の踵に非常に近い位置でつま先を上げて歩く、厳密な歩調（行進）の様式を意味する。 / 比喩的には、緊密な連携、一体感、厳格な同期や一致した動作など、集団が一斉に動く様子を表す。

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The platoon moved forward in perfect lockstep, each toe almost touching the heel of the man ahead.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

小隊は完璧につま先を前の隊員のかかとに近づける行進で前進し、それぞれのつま先が前の人のかかとにほとんど触れていた。

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Sense（1）

(military) A step whereby the toe of one man is brought very close to the heel of the man in front.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) Close connection, unison, rigid synchronization.

The CIA's analysts learned to march in lockstep, conforming to conventional wisdom.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（3）

An inflexible, rigid or stifling pattern.

locksteps

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