Associations to the word «Lockdown»
Noun
Adverb
Wiktionary
LOCKDOWN, noun. (in an institution, such as a prison or school) The confinement of people in their own rooms (or cells) as a security measure after a disturbance
LOCKDOWN, noun. (US) A contrivance to fasten logs together in rafting.
Dictionary definition
LOCKDOWN, noun. The act of confining prisoners to their cells (usually to regain control during a riot).
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.