security lockdown
[/səˈkjʊrɪti ˈlɒkdaʊn/]
nounpl: security lockdowns
bloqueio de segurança
1. A temporary restriction of movement and access to a location due to a security threat or emergency
The school went into security lockdown after reports of an intruder on campus.
A escola entrou em bloqueio de segurança após relatos de um invasor no campus.
2. A procedure where all people remain in a secure location and exits are sealed off
During the security lockdown, employees were instructed to remain in their offices.
Durante o bloqueio de segurança, os funcionários foram instruídos a permanecer em seus escritórios.
3. A system-wide security measure that restricts access to facilities or information
The government implemented a security lockdown of sensitive government buildings.
O governo implementou um bloqueio de segurança dos edifícios governamentais sensíveis.
The term 'security lockdown' became more prevalent in both American and Brazilian lexicons following increased school safety concerns and emergency preparedness protocols. In Brazil, it is commonly used in educational and corporate environments, while in the USA it is particularly associated with school safety drills and police operations.
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