Lockstep
(noun)
- The condition or action of moving forward in step with others, as if linked together.
- The condition or action of moving forward in complete unison or uniformity.
Origin:
From lock + step.
Examples:
- The soldiers marched in lockstep across the parade ground.
- The dancers executed the routine in lockstep, each movement perfectly synchronized with the others.
- The company's management follows the industry leader in lockstep, copying every strategy and decision.
- The government"s economic policies are implemented in lockstep with the central bank"s monetary policies.
- The students walked in lockstep, each one following the person in front of them.