What does lockdown mean?

n. A period of time during which people are not allowed to leave a building or area, especially because of a threat or danger.

lockdown

🇺🇸 /ˈlɑːkdaʊn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈlɒkdaʊn/

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A period of time during which people are not allowed to leave a building or area, especially because of a threat or danger.

Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, the government has imposed a strict lockdown.

A period of time during which people are not allowed to leave a building or area, especially because of a threat or danger.

Plural lockdowns