lockdown

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    A state of strict confinement or restriction, often imposed by authorities to prevent the spread of disease or during a security crisis.
    de: Strenges Eindämmungsregime
  2. noun
    A situation where systems, markets, or processes are completely halted or restricted due to external pressure or regulatory intervention.
    de: Zustand vollständiger Stilllegung durch externen Druck
  3. verb
    To restrict access or movement strictly, often by locking doors or closing facilities.
    de: Zugang oder Bewegung streng einschränken

examples

  1. The government announced a nationwide lockdown to curb the virus outbreak.

    Die Regierung kündigte eine landesweite Sperrung an, um den Virusausbruch einzudämmen.

  2. Regulatory pushback led to a systemic lockdown in the financial sector.

    Regulatorischer Widerstand führte zu einer systemischen Sperrung im Finanzsektor.

  3. Security teams will lockdown the building immediately after the alarm sounds.

    Sicherheitsteams werden das Gebäude sofort nach dem Alarmsignal sperren.