restrain
contener
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.
translation of 'restrain'
verb
tener a raya,
contener,
refrenar,
moderar
example
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.
all front seats must be equipped with seat belts which 'restrain' the upper part of the body
Finally, he reached into his knapsack, removing a pair of handcuffs and leg shackles to 'restrain' Nathan.
I replied, unable to 'restrain' my fast spreading grin.
At first, I managed to 'restrain' myself, but then I heard a suppressed giggle from the veranda and made the mistake of turning round.
Although the government and opposition signed a peace protocol, both are weak and splintered, unable to 'restrain' their rank and file supporters.
the need to 'restrain' public expenditure
The government had worked hard to 'restrain' price rises for the campaigning period.
After all, the clergy were keepers of public conscience - it was their duty to 'restrain' avarice, sanctify poverty and excommunicate kings if they chose.
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.
It takes a strong amount of concentration to 'restrain' total loss of control
His shoulders were shaking in an attempt to 'restrain' himself and appear strong in front of his brother.
Detective 1 was explaining to me how it's extremely difficult to 'restrain' someone without hurting them.
Amos had to 'restrain' his impatience
Amiss had to 'restrain' his impatience
I just stood there and watched powerlessly, as T.J.'s dad violently struggled to 'restrain' his son from running off.
No, for he woke upside down, 'restrained' by a seatbelt connected to a seat in a certain upturned Toyota Avensis.
She was acting contrary to the woman's legal right not to be physically 'restrained' .
She made no other movement as the doctors 'restrained' her to the sickbed, just laying there and contemplating furiously.
Hurriedly, Brant threw off the hands of his 'restrainers' and flew across the room to the door.
Emotional possession refers to experiences wherein impulses which are ordinarily 'restrained' are strongly stimulated.
Bahzell brushed the 'restraining' hand aside and rose.
The National Recovery Administration reinvigorated industry by 'restraining' competitive forces and raising prices.
The Marshall stepped between them and physically 'restrained' Ben.
Stevie shut his eyes tight, 'restraining' himself, trying to hold his anticipation in check.
I 'restrained' myself from commenting on the disgusting habit.
Then, while all of the security guards are busy 'restraining' the ruffians, walk straight backstage and wait for an opportunity to talk to whomever you want.
The perpetrator could also apply for an injunction 'restraining' the company from dismissing him or taking disciplinary action following an investigation.
It is time to identify the ineffective policies and real 'restrainers' to the provision of affordable housing and stop the generalisation that the local landowner is always to blame.
After being 'restrained' by two people, Esther calms down.
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