Meaning Of The Word Lockdown

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What's The Definition Of Lockdown?

lockdown
variable noun: If there is a lockdown in a building or the building is on lockdown, nobody is allowed to enter or leave because of a dangerous situation.

lockdown in American English
an emergency security practice in which prison inmates are locked in their cells and denied the usual privileges of dining, showering, etc. outside of them
noun: the confining of prisoners to their cells, as following a riot or other disturbance

lockdown in British English
noun: a security measure in which those inside a building or area are required to remain confined in it for a time

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