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- DictionaryRe·straint/rəˈstrānt/
noun
- 1. a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits: "decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget"
- 2. unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behavior; self-control: "he urged the protesters to exercise restraint"
The meaning of RESTRAINT is an act of restraining : the state of being restrained. How to use restraint in a sentence.
RESTRAINT definition: 1. calm and controlled behaviour: 2. something that limits the freedom of someone or something, or…. Learn more.
Restraint definition: a restraining action or influence. See examples of RESTRAINT used in a sentence.
When talking about an object, a restraint is a device used to maintain control of something. For example, if your leg is operated on, the doctors will use a restraint to hold it still.
restraint (rather formal) a decision, a rule, an idea, etc. that limits what you can do; the act of limiting something because it is necessary or sensible to do so: The government has imposed export restraints on some products. The unions are unlikely to accept any sort of wage restraint.
noun. 1. the ability to control or moderate one's impulses, passions, etc. to show restraint. 2. the act of restraining or the state of being restrained. 3. something that restrains; restriction. Collins English Dictionary.
restraint (somewhat formal) a decision, a rule, an idea, etc. that limits what you can do; the act of limiting something because it is necessary or sensible to do so: The new law has imposed restraints on exports to Russia.
RESTRAINT definition: 1. control over your feelings 2. a control on something: . Learn more.
A complete guide to the word "RESTRAINT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
RESTRAINT meaning: 1 : a way of limiting, controlling, or stopping something usually plural often + on; 2 : a device that limits a person's movement.
