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lock down

The correct spelling is lock down.

How to pronounce lock down

verb

Say it like: Lok- do-wn

The correct spelling is lock down. To secure; make people stay locked indoors for their safety For example: "Police have the area locked down until the situation is all-clear."

Usage Examples

Police have the area locked down until the situation is all-clear.

It took me some time, but I finally locked her down.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To secure; make people stay locked indoors for their safety
  2. 2.To limit the use of a computer network to only users with permission
  3. 3.To make an arrangement secure, definite, or permanent; fix
  4. 4.To cause another to enter into an exclusive romantic relationship

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