Pronunciation
/rɪˈstreɪn/
Definitions
Noun
- The act of limiting or controlling one’s actions, emotions, or desires: She had to restrain her laughter when he told the joke.
- A device or mechanism that prevents motion or stops something from moving: The safety restraint in the car.
Verb
- To hold back or control (oneself, emotions, or a person): He restrained himself from saying something impulsive.
- To fasten or secure with a restraint: The doctor restrained the patient during the operation.
- To limit or regulate: The government is trying to restrain inflation.
Phrases
- “Restrain oneself” means to control one’s feelings or behavior.
- “Physical restraint” refers to the use of force to control someone.
- “Emotional restraint” is the ability to manage one’s emotions.
Example Sentences
- Noun: “The teacher asked the students to show self-restraint in the library.”
- Verb: “He had to restrain his son from running into the street.”
- Verb: “The security guard restrained the suspect until the police arrived.”