curfew
word
/ˈkɝfju/
KUR-fyoo
/kˈɜːfjuː/
KUR-fyoo
Definition
A curfew is a rule that requires people to stay indoors at certain hours, often at night, usually for safety or legal reasons.
Usage & Nuances
'Curfew' can refer to government-imposed restrictions during emergencies, or to a set time when minors must be home. Collocations: 'impose a curfew', 'break curfew'. More formal; in families, 'curfew' means the latest time someone can return home.
Spanish: toque de quedaPortuguese (BR): toque de recolherPortuguese (PT): toque de recolherChinese (Simplified): 宵禁Chinese (Traditional): 宵禁Hindi: कर्फ्यूArabic: حظر التجولBengali: কারফিউ - নিয়ন্ত্রণের সময়সীমাRussian: комендантский часJapanese: 夜間外出禁止令 - 門限Vietnamese: lệnh giới nghiêmKorean: 통행금지 - 귀가 시간Turkish: sokağa çıkma yasağı - eve dönüş saatiUrdu: کرفیو - واپسی کا وقتIndonesian: jam malam
Example Sentences
Children must be home before their curfew.
basic
During the storm, there was a strict curfew.
basic
My parents set my weekend curfew at midnight.
natural
If you miss curfew, you might get in trouble with your parents.
natural
The government lifted the curfew after things calmed down.
natural
The city announced a curfew starting at 10 PM.
basic