Meaning & Definition of Restrain in English
Restrain
Pronunciation:
/rɪˈstreɪn/Part of Speech:
verbMeaning and Definition of Restrain
1. Primary Definition
to hold back or limit
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: to prevent someone from doing something; to limit or restrict someone’s actions.
Example Sentence: He tried to restrain his anger during the meeting.
Definition: to hold back from action or progress.
Example Sentence: She had to restrain her excitement until the surprise was revealed.
Definition: to keep under control.
Example Sentence: The police had to restrain the crowd after the concert ended.
Definition: to restrict the movement or actions of someone or something.
Example Sentence: The dog was restrained by a leash.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English restrainen, from Latin restriāre, from re- + stringere to tighten.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- restrain oneself: to control one's impulses or desires.
- restrain from: to avoid doing something.
- to restrain a person: to physically prevent someone from moving freely.
Translations
- Spanish: restringir
- French: retenir
- German: einschränken
- Russian: сдерживать
Related Words
- repression: the action of suppressing a thought or desire.
Slang Meanings of restrain
Meaning: hold back your feelings
Example Sentence: Don't restrain your feelings; let them out.
Meaning: keep a lid on it
Example Sentence: You gotta keep a lid on your excitement until the party starts.