n. 1 a security measure taken during an emergency to prevent people from leaving or entering a building; 2 the confining of prisoners to their cells as following a riot
The school remains under lockdown due to police activity in the area.
The school remains under lockdown due to police activity in the area.
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What does Stanley find in the quiet room during the lockdown drill?
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What does Mrs. Selinski do in the lockdown at school?
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confinement; prevent people from leaving; keep from leaving
freedom
2 syllables
lock-down
knockdown
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