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