lockdown
lockdown
Definition
lock·down (läk′do̵un′)
noun
an emergency security practice in which prison inmates are locked in their cells and denied the usual privileges of dining, showering, etc. outside of them
lockdown
Law Definition
n
The confinement of prisoners to their cells for the duration
of a security alert caused by events or conditions at the prison.
lockdown
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- copy: One way to do this is to copy the lockdown [ GPO ] and edit the copy to produce the new set of restrictions.
Adjective modifier
- probable: Its vital not to panic but equally important to be prepared for the probable short term lockdown in the autumn.
- short: Its vital not to panic but equally important to be prepared for the probable short term lockdown in the autumn.
- restrictive: But you need to configure another machine with a slightly less restrictive lockdown.
Modifies a noun
- tool: The IIS lockdown tool will run if you are using a Windows 2000 Server.
- lever: A lockdown brew basket lever on the front of the unit is provided.
- facility: Recessed versions are counterbalanced, are suitable for HGV's and have a lockdown facility as standard.
- system: There are detection lasers and even rumors about dedicated security lockdown systems that could put you and your mission at great risk.
- framework: There were a number of people interested in KDE's lockdown framework Kiosk.
Noun used with modifier
Browse dictionary entries near lockdown
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