Como Pronunciar "lock down"
expression
ˈɫɑk/ /ˈdaʊn
LAHK-down
lˈɒk/ /dˈaʊn
LOK-down
Definição
To secure a place by preventing people from entering or leaving, often for safety reasons like an emergency or a pandemic.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɫɑk/ /ˈdaʊn
Inglês Britânico
lˈɒk/ /dˈaʊn
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
LAHK-down
UK
LOK-down
Ouça em Contexto
They locked down the school after hearing a threat.
The city will lock down tonight to stop the virus spreading.
Everyone had to lock down during the emergency.
The government decided to lock down the entire region for two weeks.