diff --git a/config/locales/simple_form.en.yml b/config/locales/simple_form.en.yml
index 97d5b3122..7146adced 100644
--- a/config/locales/simple_form.en.yml
+++ b/config/locales/simple_form.en.yml
@@ -30,19 +30,19 @@ en:
       defaults:
         autofollow: People who sign up through the invite will automatically follow you
         avatar: PNG, GIF or JPG. At most %{size}. Will be downscaled to %{dimensions}px
-        bot: This account mainly performs automated actions and might not be monitored
+        bot: Signal to others that the account mainly performs automated actions and might not be monitored
         context: One or multiple contexts where the filter should apply
         current_password: For security purposes please enter the password of the current account
         current_username: To confirm, please enter the username of the current account
         digest: Only sent after a long period of inactivity and only if you have received any personal messages in your absence
-        discoverable: The profile directory is another way by which your account can reach a wider audience
+        discoverable: Allow your account to be discovered by strangers through recommendations and other features
         email: You will be sent a confirmation e-mail
         fields: You can have up to 4 items displayed as a table on your profile
         header: PNG, GIF or JPG. At most %{size}. Will be downscaled to %{dimensions}px
         inbox_url: Copy the URL from the frontpage of the relay you want to use
         irreversible: Filtered toots will disappear irreversibly, even if filter is later removed
         locale: The language of the user interface, e-mails and push notifications
-        locked: Requires you to manually approve followers
+        locked: Manually control who can follow you by approving follow requests
         password: Use at least 8 characters
         phrase: Will be matched regardless of casing in text or content warning of a toot
         scopes: Which APIs the application will be allowed to access. If you select a top-level scope, you don't need to select individual ones.
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ en:
         setting_display_media_default: Hide media marked as sensitive
         setting_display_media_hide_all: Always hide media
         setting_display_media_show_all: Always show media
-        setting_hide_network: Who you follow and who follows you will not be shown on your profile
+        setting_hide_network: Who you follow and who follows you will be hidden on your profile
         setting_noindex: Affects your public profile and status pages
         setting_show_application: The application you use to toot will be displayed in the detailed view of your toots
         setting_use_blurhash: Gradients are based on the colors of the hidden visuals but obfuscate any details
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ en:
         context: Filter contexts
         current_password: Current password
         data: Data
-        discoverable: List this account on the directory
+        discoverable: Suggest account to others
         display_name: Display name
         email: E-mail address
         expires_in: Expire after
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ en:
         inbox_url: URL of the relay inbox
         irreversible: Drop instead of hide
         locale: Interface language
-        locked: Lock account
+        locked: Require follow requests
         max_uses: Max number of uses
         new_password: New password
         note: Bio
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ en:
         setting_display_media_hide_all: Hide all
         setting_display_media_show_all: Show all
         setting_expand_spoilers: Always expand toots marked with content warnings
-        setting_hide_network: Hide your network
+        setting_hide_network: Hide your social graph
         setting_noindex: Opt-out of search engine indexing
         setting_reduce_motion: Reduce motion in animations
         setting_show_application: Disclose application used to send toots