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lock·down

lockdown

 
pronunciation:
lak daUn
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the confinement of prisoners to their cells as a temporary security measure.
definition 2: a measure or condition in which people are prevented from entering or leaving a secure area during an emergency that poses danger.
definition 3: a method to restrict the use of a computer network to only authorized users in order to prevent damage.