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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A strategy for avoiding danger, such as gun violence, a hurricane, etc., in which individuals remain inside the building they happen to be in at the time of the danger rather than evacuating and seeking refuge elsewhere. US, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative form of shelter in place. alt-of, alternative

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