diff --git a/.github/lock.yml b/.github/lock.yml
index 4c08dce..1ba1162 100644
--- a/.github/lock.yml
+++ b/.github/lock.yml
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@ daysUntilLock: 60
 skipCreatedBefore: false
 
 # Issues and pull requests with these labels will be ignored. Set to `[]` to disable
-exemptLabels: []
+exemptLabels:
+  - enhancement
 
 # Label to add before locking, such as `outdated`. Set to `false` to disable
 lockLabel: false