lockdown

language: en

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.
    en: A state of strict confinement or restriction, often imposed by authorities to prevent the spread of disease or during a security crisis.
  2. noun
    A situation where systems, markets, or processes are completely halted or restricted due to external pressure or regulatory intervention.
    en: A situation where systems, markets, or processes are completely halted or restricted due to external pressure or regulatory intervention.
  3. verb
    To restrict access or movement strictly, often by locking doors or closing facilities.
    en: To restrict access or movement strictly, often by locking doors or closing facilities.

examples

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

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

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

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

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

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