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lock down

To restrict the functionality of a system. If network administrators lock down client desktops, it means that users can perform only certain operations. For example, they might not be able to install new applications. The term is also used to configure a computer or service to prevent unwanted intrusions such as viruses or spam. In such cases, the system may be said to be "locked down."



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The 6-foot bear, first spotted in a residential area of Westlake Village early Thursday, created a stir in the community and prompted Westlake High School officials to lock down the campus.
A junior high school student in New Mexico caused a ruckus recently when he brought what looked like a large weapon into school, resulting in a lock down and armed snipers on rooftops.
A freeze would lock down a consumer's credit report, preventing anyone--including the consumer--from instantly opening new credit cards or taking out loans.
 
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