lockdown
der Lockdown, die Lockdowns
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lockdown
A limited period during which public life and economic activity are heavily restricted by government measures, especially to combat an epidemic. These measures may include contact restrictions, curfews, and the closure of shops or facilities.
Während des Lockdowns mussten Restaurants und Kinos geschlossen bleiben, um die Ausbreitung des Virus zu bremsen.
During the lockdown, restaurants and cinemas had to remain closed to slow the spread of the virus.
lockdown
The temporary sealing off of a building or area for security reasons. People may not enter or leave the area, or may have to remain in sheltered rooms.
Nach der Meldung über einen bewaffneten Eindringling wurde für die Schule ein Lockdown angeordnet.
After an armed intruder was reported, a lockdown was ordered at the school.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Lockdowns |
| genitive | des Lockdowns |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Lockdown | die Lockdowns |
| accusative | den Lockdown | die Lockdowns |
| dative | dem Lockdown | den Lockdowns |
| genitive | des Lockdowns | der Lockdowns |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In the news, the phrases „einen Lockdown verhängen“ (to impose a lockdown), „den Lockdown verlängern“ (to extend the lockdown), and „den Lockdown aufheben“ (to lift the lockdown) are common. The verbs show whether the authorities introduce the measures, allow them to remain in effect longer, or end them.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, den Lockdown um zwei Wochen zu verlängern.
The government has decided to extend the lockdown by two weeks.
The phrase „in den Lockdown gehen“ (to go into lockdown) describes the beginning of the restrictions. „im Lockdown sein“ (to be in lockdown), on the other hand, describes the existing state.
Wegen der steigenden Infektionszahlen ging das Land erneut in den Lockdown.
Because of the rising infection rates, the country went into lockdown again.
Die Region war damals schon seit mehreren Wochen im Lockdown.
At that time, the region had already been in lockdown for several weeks.
Look for words such as „Alarm“ (alarm), „Polizeieinsatz“ (police operation), or „bewaffnete Person“ (armed person), as well as references to a single building. In these contexts, the security measure is usually meant; a school building by itself is not an unambiguous clue.
Während des Polizeieinsatzes galt im Einkaufszentrum ein Lockdown.
During the police operation, the shopping center was under lockdown.
