lockdown

language: pt

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.
    pt: Estado de confinamento estrito
  2. noun
    A situation where systems, markets, or processes are completely halted or restricted due to external pressure or regulatory intervention.
    pt: Situação de paralisação total por pressão externa
  3. verb
    To restrict access or movement strictly, often by locking doors or closing facilities.
    pt: Restringir acesso ou movimento estritamente

examples

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

    O governo anunciou um confinamento nacional para conter o surto do vírus.

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

    A resistência regulatória levou a um bloqueio sistêmico no setor financeiro.

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

    As equipes de segurança vão fechar o edifício imediatamente após o alarme soar.