containment

BrE /kənˈteɪnmənt/ AmE /kənˈteɪnmənt/

noun en → es

1 RESTRAINT [uncountable] B2

the action of controlling or restraining something, especially a feeling or emotion

restricción, control

  • containment of sth

Collocations containment of anger · containment of violence

  • The containment of his anger was admirable.

    La contención de su ira fue admirable.

2 LIMITATION [uncountable] B2

the action or process of limiting something, especially a problem or threat

limitación, control

  • containment of sth

Collocations containment of an epidemic · containment of a crisis

  • The containment of the virus was a major challenge.

    El control del virus fue un gran desafío.

1 CONTAIN [uncountable] C1

the act or process of containing something, especially in a physical sense

contención, contener

  • containment of sth

Collocations containment of waste · containment of a spill

  • The containment of the chemical spill was successful.

    El control del derrame químico fue exitoso.