curfew
curfew
kɜ:fju:
kēfyoo
curlew

Definition & Meaning of "curfew"in English

Curfew
01

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
curfews
Examples
The government imposed a strict curfew, requiring everyone to be indoors by 9 PM to maintain public safety. 
02

a signal, often a bell or siren, indicating the start of curfew restrictions 

Examples
The town bell served as the curfew each evening. 
03

the specific time at which curfew restrictions begin 

Examples
The curfew is set for 9 p.m. every night. 
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