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Noun: lockdown  'lók,dawn
  1. The act of confining prisoners to their cells (usually to regain control during a riot)
     
  2. A state of isolation and restricted access or travel, e.g. to contain an infectious disease or prevent movement of dangerous people

Derived forms: lockdowns

Type of: imprisonment, internment

Encyclopedia: Lockdown

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