A measure that restricts movement and business activities in a region (e.g., to prevent disease spread); lockdown.
市は感染者増加を受けて一時的にロックダウンを実施した。
The city temporarily implemented a lockdown in response to the rise in infections.
ロックダウン中は飲食店が休業し、人々の外出も大きく制限された。
During the lockdown, restaurants closed and people's outings were heavily restricted.
経済への影響を懸念して、政府は段階的なロックダウン解除を検討している。
Concerned about the economic impact, the government is considering a phased lifting of the lockdown.