(American football) A situation where one team surrenders the ball to the other team after failing to convert a touchdown, field goal or first down in four opportunities. This is in contrast to a turnover by interception or fumble.

(journalism) Working as a copy editor or assistant editor, subordinate to others.

(military) A time when soldiers are not on alert

present participle of lock down

simple past tense and past participle of lock down

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of lock down

(transitive) To secure; to make people stay locked indoors for their safety. / (transitive) To limit the use of a computer network to only users with permission.

A person who has talent, resolve, or moral strength will eventually succeed despite having been overlooked, injured, or defeated.

past participle of ring down the curtain

present participle of ring down the curtain