lockdown

language: es

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.
    es: Estado de confinamiento estricto
  2. noun
    A situation where systems, markets, or processes are completely halted or restricted due to external pressure or regulatory intervention.
    es: Situación de paralización total por presión externa
  3. verb
    To restrict access or movement strictly, often by locking doors or closing facilities.
    es: Restringir acceso o movimiento estrictamente

examples

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

    El gobierno anunció un confinamiento nacional para frenar el brote del virus.

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

    La resistencia regulatoria llevó a un bloqueo sistémico en el sector financiero.

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

    Los equipos de seguridad cerrarán el edificio inmediatamente después de sonar la alarma.