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Curfew
01
an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night
02
a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions
03
the time that the curfew signal is sounded
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curfew
n
Example
The parents set a curfew for their teenagers, expecting them to be home by midnight on weekends.
During the state of emergency, the mayor announced a curfew to prevent looting and ensure order.
The government imposed a strict curfew, requiring everyone to be indoors by 9 PM to maintain public safety.
The soldiers patrolled the city to enforce the curfew, checking IDs and ensuring no one was out after hours.
As the clock struck ten, the streets emptied quickly, with everyone rushing home to avoid breaking curfew.
