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Curfew: meaning, definitions and examples

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curfew

 

[ ˈkərfjuː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

during protests

A regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours, typically at night.

Synonyms

ban, lockdown, restriction

Examples of usage

  • Police imposed a curfew to prevent further violence during the protests.
  • Residents were advised to obey the curfew and stay at home for their safety.
Context #2 | Noun

for minors

A rule that specifies the time by which certain activities or being in certain places is prohibited for individuals under a certain age.

Synonyms

constraint, curb, limit

Examples of usage

  • Teenagers must abide by the curfew and be home by 10 pm.
  • The city council has implemented a curfew for minors to reduce juvenile crime.

Translations

Translations of the word "curfew" in other languages:

🇵🇹 toque de recolher

🇮🇳 कर्फ्यू

🇩🇪 Ausgangssperre

🇮🇩 jam malam

🇺🇦 комендантська година

🇵🇱 godzina policyjna

🇯🇵 夜間外出禁止令

🇫🇷 couvre-feu

🇪🇸 toque de queda

🇹🇷 sokağa çıkma yasağı

🇰🇷 통금

🇸🇦 حظر التجول

🇨🇿 zákaz vycházení

🇸🇰 zákaz vychádzania

🇨🇳 宵禁

🇸🇮 policijska ura

🇮🇸 útgöngubann

🇰🇿 коменданттық сағат

🇬🇪 კომენდანტის საათი

🇦🇿 komendant saatı

🇲🇽 toque de queda

Etymology

The word 'curfew' originated from the Old French word 'cuevrefeu', which meant 'cover fire'. It referred to the time in the evening when all household fires had to be covered or put out. Over time, it evolved to mean the time at which people must be off the streets and indoors. Curfews have been used historically for various reasons, including public safety, military control, and to prevent crime.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,212, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.