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lockdown

(US) a security measure in which those inside a building such as a prison, school, or hospital are required to remain confined in it for a time.
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Run by Hydroponic Music, one of the most respected music collectives in Ireland, Titanic Lockdown has been confirmed for June 1 and 2 with an official launch party for the entire shebang taking place on Saturday March 31 - complete with a stellar cast of its own.
MANUVA'S IN THE DOCK; RAPPER HEADS TITANIC LOCKDOWN LINE-UP AT T13
This enables school staff and visitors to access the site, but can be overridden and shut down by authorised school personnel if site lockdown is required.
United Kingdom : Essex school improves lockdown measures
The Massillon City School District took immediate action and placed each building on lockdown for precautionary measures.
Gunman Kills Himself After Shooting Doctor At Affinity Medical Center In Ohio
Eventually a member of staff let us in the fire exit and explained a man had just been in wielding an axe, and so they were on lockdown in case he came back.
Axeman storms into busy city pub
During the partial lockdown period, pedestrians and vehicles without Asean IDs and decals will be allowed to use the routes concerned, but only through the vehicle and pedestrian security areas, he added.
Lockdown routes during Asean summit announced
The lockdowns are said to prepare children for things like violent or dangerous threats to pupils or staff.
Primary pupils practise lockdown
The White House was cordoned off as authorities investigated the situation and this is the second incident that the White House has been lockdown in two days - after a male suspect was arrested for throwing items - believed to be a sign and a notebook - over a fence at the northern end of the White House.
White House lockdown lifted after clearance of suspicious package
He said that firstly these elements made all attempts to devastate the national economy through sit-ins and then tried to weaken the country through a lockdown.
Niazi Sahib learnt no lesson from failures of sit-ins, lockdown: Shehbaz
They are also subject to the same lockdowns even though no judge or jury has declared them to be guilty of any offence in Canada.
Lockdowns and liberty: Why lockdowns in correctional facilities are violating human rights, and costing tax payers
PTI chief Imran Khan in his speeches during lockdown plan, incited workers and supporters to create violence, anarchy and attack institutions, he said in a TV programme.
Govt not to allow any party to disrupt peace: Daniyal
But what happens when a lockdown catches a student alone, outside?
ON Lockdown
The traditional lockdown taught in schools and then brought into the workplace as a trained response was developed in the 1970s for drive-by shootings--threats lasting a few seconds from the street.
Rethinking lockdown: a law enforcement official explains why lockdown may not be "best practice" and how underwriters can help to mitigate risk from assailants

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