lockdown

Meanings

• Noun

  A state of confinement or restriction of movement, typically due to a quarantine or security measures.

• Noun or Verb

  The action of securing or locking down an area or building, often as a safety measure.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɒkˌdaʊn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lockdown
knockdown , hiccups , workshop

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Variants

List of all variants of lockdown that leads to same result
lockdown , lockdowns

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Etymology

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From the verb 'lock' meaning to secure or fasten, with the suffix '-down' indicating a state or condition.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded lockdown in history was during the siege of Masada in 73 AD, which lasted for several months.

2. The term 'lockdown' was first used in the context of computer security in the 1980s to describe the process of securing a system against unauthorized access.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quarantine: A lockdown imposed to prevent the spread of a contagious disease.

2. Shelter-in-place: A lockdown ordered for residents to stay indoors during a dangerous situation, such as a chemical spill or active shooter.

3. Curfew: A lockdown that restricts movement during certain hours of the day or night.

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Culture

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Lockdowns have been used throughout history in various contexts, including during wars, natural disasters, and public health crises. They have been depicted in literature, art, and music, often as a symbol of isolation or confinement.

How to Memorize "lockdown"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a city under lockdown, with police and military enforcing the restrictions and citizens staying inside their homes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lockdown' with the feeling of being confined or restricted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lock Down' to remember the definition: Lock Down = State of confinement or restriction of movement.

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