lock down
phrasal verblock down | lock somebody/something down
- to control people's movements within an area because of a dangerous situation, especially in order to prevent the spread of disease
- In 2020 the country locked down to try and prevent the spread of the virus.
- Those states which locked down most effectively and almost eliminated the virus have done best economically.
- England was locked down for a third time.
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