restrain
ਕਾਬੂ
definition
verb
he had to be restrained from walking out of the meeting
prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits.
example
I replied, unable to 'restrain' my fast spreading grin.
His shoulders were shaking in an attempt to 'restrain' himself and appear strong in front of his brother.
It would produce a report, stating its opinion as to whether or not the proposed takeover would be likely to prevent or restrict competition or 'restrain' trade and would be likely to operate against the common good.
After all, the clergy were keepers of public conscience - it was their duty to 'restrain' avarice, sanctify poverty and excommunicate kings if they chose.
I just stood there and watched powerlessly, as T.J.'s dad violently struggled to 'restrain' his son from running off.
Detective 1 was explaining to me how it's extremely difficult to 'restrain' someone without hurting them.
Amiss had to 'restrain' his impatience
The government had worked hard to 'restrain' price rises for the campaigning period.
You can heave that rock to the top of the slope, but unless you make a constant effort to 'restrain' it, sooner or later it will come rolling down again.
Finally, he reached into his knapsack, removing a pair of handcuffs and leg shackles to 'restrain' Nathan.
the need to 'restrain' public expenditure
all front seats must be equipped with seat belts which 'restrain' the upper part of the body
Amos had to 'restrain' his impatience
It takes a strong amount of concentration to 'restrain' total loss of control
Although the government and opposition signed a peace protocol, both are weak and splintered, unable to 'restrain' their rank and file supporters.
At first, I managed to 'restrain' myself, but then I heard a suppressed giggle from the veranda and made the mistake of turning round.
A weak labour market means less money to spend on goods and services and thus 'restrains' economic growth.
Emotional possession refers to experiences wherein impulses which are ordinarily 'restrained' are strongly stimulated.
Younger children may strike their older siblings, while older siblings are 'restrained' from hitting back.
Headcount freezes mean they are 'restrained' from filling existing vacancies or creating new ones.
The perpetrator could also apply for an injunction 'restraining' the company from dismissing him or taking disciplinary action following an investigation.
She gave up surprisingly easy, and was quickly carted into isolation, 'restrained' by handcuffs.
Such an approach can be termed a ‘balanced-growth budget policy’ in that it 'restrains' government debt to a fixed share of the economy.
I buckled his seatbelt and tightened it, making sure he was securely 'restrained' .
Aridene nodded in the direction of the ropes that were presently 'restraining' her.
Olivia, Ryan and Kayla all reared forward from the sudden stop, only their seat belts keeping them 'restrained' in their seats.
Angelo is a very cold person with no feelings and has 'restrained' himself tremendously throughout his life.
Reisz's camera captures the drama of this specific event, but the film also presages a new mentality and a new freedom that won't be 'restrained' .
I looked up and saw the blonde boy from the checkout, 'restraining' my attacker so tightly that the veins in his arms were popping out, his teeth were clenched and his green eyes were ablaze with fury.
Most of my experiments were based on the usual rules: a developer needs, beside the ‘developing agent, ‘a preservative, an accelerator, and sometimes a 'restrainer' .’
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