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    Curfew

    /ˈkɜːr.fjuː/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A regulation requiring people to remain indoors during specified hours, typically at night.
    The city imposed a curfew to help control the spread of the virus.
    A time by which a person, especially a child or teenager, is expected to be home.
    Her parents set a curfew of 10 PM on school nights.
    A time limit or deadline for a specific activity.
    The curfew for submitting the application is fast approaching.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'couvre-feu', meaning 'cover fire', originally referring to the time to extinguish lights.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    under curfew:
    Restricted to staying indoors during specified hours.
    impose a curfew:
    To officially set a rule requiring people to remain indoors.
    curfew violation:
    The act of breaking the curfew rules.

    Related Words

    restriction
    A rule limiting what one can do.
    nighttime
    The period of the day when it is dark outside.
    regulation
    A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

    Slang Meanings

    Staying in at night without going out.
    I'm on curfew tonight, so I'm just chilling at home.
    A time limit imposed by parents for teens.
    Dad says my curfew is 11 PM, or I'll be grounded.