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Curfew (Noun)

The time that the curfew signal is sounded.

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

The city imposed a nightly curfew at 10 PM to restore order after the protests.
A loud siren at 11 PM signaled the start of the curfew in the town.
Tourists were advised to return to their hotels before the nightly curfew went into effect.
During the war, the government set a strict curfew from 8 PM to 6 AM to prevent looting.
The curfew in the juvenile detention center was at 9 PM, when all residents had to be in their cells.

An order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The city imposed a curfew on its residents in response to the violent protests.
During the pandemic, the government enforced a nightly curfew to control the spread of the virus.
As a minor, she was given a strict curfew by her parents to ensure her safety.
A curfew was issued for the entire town during the state of emergency.
Residents were ordered to return home before curfew or face legal action.

A signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The curfew tolled, signaling the start of the nightly lockdown.
A bell rung out as the curfew, marking the beginning of the 10 o'clock restriction.
At midnight, the town's curfew sounded, warning residents to return to their homes.
The nightly curfew clanged from the tower, echoing throughout the streets.
As the sun set, the village's ancient curfew bell rang, announcing the onset of the evening restrictions.