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lockdown

Syllabification: (lock·down)
Pronunciation: /ˈläkˌdoun/

Definition of lockdown

noun

  • the confining of prisoners to their cells, typically after an escape or to regain control during a riot.
  • a state of isolation or restricted access instituted as a security measure:the university is on lockdown and nobody has been able to leave

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