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lockdown
/ˈlɒkdaʊn/Loanword from English lockdown
a strict restriction of movement or activity during an emergency
Il governo ha imposto un lockdown per contenere la diffusione del virus.
The government imposed a lockdown to contain the spread of the virus.
formal
a state of isolation or restricted movement imposed by authorities to control the spread of a contagious disease or other emergency
Durante il lockdown, tutti i negozi non essenziali sono stati chiusi.
During the lockdown, all non-essential shops were closed.
The term became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Collocations
imporre un lockdownto impose a lockdownallentare il lockdownto ease the lockdownprolungare il lockdownto extend the lockdown
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Usage in Italian
In Italian, 'lockdown' is often used with the definite article ('il lockdown') and can be modified with adjectives like 'totale' (total) or 'parziale' (partial).
Word Origin
Borrowed from English, combining 'lock' and 'down' to describe a state of enforced confinement.
Usage Notes
Often used in the context of public health measures, but can also refer to security measures in other contexts.
Word Breakdown
lock
to secure or confine
rootdown
in a lower or restricted state
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