locked-indeal

adjective
UK /lɒkt ɪnˈdiːl/
US /lɑːkt ɪnˈdiːl/

Being in a deal that you cannot get out of.

The two companies were locked-indeal after signing the contract.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Firmly fixed in a plan with no chance to change it.

Once the tickets were bought, our trip was locked-indeal.

3. Completely devoted to a promise or partnership.

She felt locked-indeal to her business partner after years of working together.

4. Unable to escape a situation because of an earlier choice.

He was locked-indeal to the lease for another year.