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English / phrasal verb

Lock down security

MEANING IN ENGLISH

to heavily reinforce, tighten, or strictly restrict access to digital systems and devices to prevent intrusion

In context

01

The IT department moved quickly to lock down security across all office computers.

02

After the suspicious alert, the bank had to lock down security on its mobile app.

Synonyms

Tighten security,fortify defenses,reinforce protection

Antonyms

Loosen security,compromise safety,leave vulnerable

Collocations

Lock down network security,lock down security settings,act to lock down security

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗