Lockdown

Pronunciation: /lɑːkdaʊn/

Definitions of lockdown

noun A state of isolation or restricted access instituted as a security measure.

Example Sentences

A1 During the lockdown, people were asked to stay at home.

A2 The lockdown caused many businesses to temporarily close.

B1 The government implemented a strict lockdown to control the spread of the virus.

B2 The lockdown measures included restrictions on travel and gatherings.

C1 The lockdown had a significant impact on the economy and people's mental health.

C2 Experts are debating the effectiveness of lockdowns in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

Examples of lockdown in a Sentence

formal The government has implemented a strict lockdown to curb the spread of the virus.

informal We can't go out because of the lockdown.

slang I'm so over this lockdown, I need to get out and do something.

figurative Her heart felt like it was in lockdown, unable to open up to anyone.

Grammatical Forms of lockdown

• past tense: locked
• plural: lockdowns
• comparative: more lockdown
• superlative: most lockdown
• present tense: lockdown
• future tense: will lockdown
• perfect tense: have locked down
• continuous tense: is locking down
• singular: lockdown
• positive degree: lockdown
• infinitive: to lockdown
• gerund: locking down
• participle: locked

Origin and Evolution of lockdown

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'lockdown' originated from the practice of confining prisoners to their cells during riots or other disturbances in prisons.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lockdown' has evolved to refer to a state of isolation or restricted access, such as during emergencies or security threats, and more recently during the COVID-19 pandemic to refer to restrictions on movement and social interactions.