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lockdown

noun

lock·​down ˈläk-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce lockdown (audio)
plural lockdowns
1
: the confinement of prisoners to their cells for all or most of the day as a temporary security measure
2
a
: an emergency measure or condition in which people are temporarily prevented from entering or leaving a restricted area or building (such as a school) during a threat of danger
For those of you unfamiliar with a school lockdown, it basically means that … when there is a threat of danger, the doors to all the classrooms and offices are locked. Anne Sponholtz
lockdown drills/procedures
b
: a temporary condition imposed by governmental authorities (as during the outbreak of an epidemic disease) in which most people are required to refrain from or limit activities outside the home involving public contact (such as dining out or attending large gatherings)
Authorities placed the central Chinese city under lockdown on Jan. 23 after the virus had infected hundreds of residents and was just starting its spread across the globe. Darryl Coote
The San Francisco Bay Area lockdown and national guidelines signal a rapid escalation of government and business efforts to halt the coronavirus spread via restrictions that will slam the brakes on economic activity. Ed Carson
While most people are at home during lockdown, essential workers are still on the front lines and need their children to be looked after. George Heagney

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web At least 65 million Chinese are currently under some form of lockdown, according to a tally by Chinese media, including the southwestern city of Chengdu, home to 21 million people. Vivian Wang, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 At least 65 million Chinese are currently under some form of lockdown, according to a tally by Chinese media, including the southwestern city of Chengdu, home to 21 million people. New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 In the early days of lockdown, Ehrenreich wondered if the U.S. could possibly meet the moment. Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 This was back in April 2020, at the heights of pandemic lockdown, and Branch and her husband, Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, were stuck at home along with their 1-year-old son, Branch’s 14-year-old daughter and Branch’s younger sister. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2022 Mendes described it as a project born out of COVID lockdown and as personal to him as any. Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2022 As the touring business continues its uneven return after nearly two years of lockdown, one major bright spot has been the famed U.K. festival sector, which came back with a bang this summer. Mark Sutherland, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 And the end of lockdown does not signify the end of their mental-health struggles. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2022 Partly due to the aftermath of the pandemic lockdown, other industry professionals already see an oversupply of concerts. Neil Shah, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lockdown was in 1973

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