lockdown measures
[ˈlɒkdaʊn ˈmeʒərz]
nounpl: lockdown measures
medidas de confinamento
1. Government-imposed restrictions that prevent people from leaving their homes except for essential purposes, typically implemented during emergencies or health crises
The city implemented strict lockdown measures to slow the spread of the virus.
A cidade implementou medidas rigorosas de confinamento para retardar a propagação do vírus.
2. Policies designed to restrict movement and social contact in a specific area during an emergency
Schools were closed as part of the lockdown measures announced by the government.
As escolas foram fechadas como parte das medidas de confinamento anunciadas pelo governo.
The term 'lockdown measures' became widely used in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries during the COVID-19 pandemic starting in 2020. In Brazil, the term 'confinamento' or the English loanword 'lockdown' is commonly used in media and official government communications. The phrase represents a significant moment in modern history and public health policy, with varying degrees of acceptance and implementation across different regions and communities.
NYC Slang
the lockdown / COVID restrictions
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