firebreak
noun/ˈfaɪəbreɪk/
/ˈfaɪərbreɪk/
- a thing that stops a fire from spreading, for example a special door or a piece of land in a forest that has been cleared of trees see also fire line
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- a short period during which laws are in place to limit people's movements, especially to require most people to stay at home in order to stop the spread of disease synonym circuit breaker (2)
- The government decided to introduce a firebreak to try and slow down the spread of the virus.
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