Lockdown

lɒkdaʊn
nounIntermediateLoanword from Englishलॉकडाउन
🏥Medicine
formal

a temporary restriction on movement and activities to control the spread of a contagious disease or other emergency

लॉकडाउन के दौरान सभी दुकानें बंद रहती थीं।

All shops remained closed during the lockdown.

💡

Often imposed by governments to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

formal

a situation where people are confined to a specific area due to security or safety concerns

प्रisoners को लॉकडाउन में रखा जाता है जब कोई खतरा होता है।

Prisoners are put in lockdown when there is a threat.

💡

Used in prisons or high-security facilities.

Collocations

impose a lockdownलॉकडाउन लगानाlift a lockdownलॉकडाउन हटानाstrict lockdownकड़ा लॉकडाउन

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Related Phrases

लॉकडाउन में रहनाphrase
to stay in lockdown
लॉकडाउन की स्थितिphrase
lockdown situation

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Hindi

In Hindi, 'लॉकडाउन' is commonly used in formal contexts, especially in news reports and official announcements.

Gold Rule

Correct Usage

Use 'लॉकडाउन' to refer to enforced restrictions, not general restrictions.

📖Word Origin

From English 'lock' (to secure) + 'down' (inactive state). Borrowed into Hindi as 'लॉकडाउन'.

📝Usage Notes

Primarily used in the context of public health emergencies or security measures.

Word Breakdown

lock
to secure
root
+
down
inactive state
suffix
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश