containment

noun
UK: /kənˈteɪn.mənt/
US: /kənˈteɪn.mənt/

  1. The act of keeping something under control or within limits.

    1. The goal is containment of the fire.
    2. The strict containment measures successfully prevented the virus from spreading rapidly.

  2. A policy of preventing the territorial expansion of a hostile power or ideology.

    1. The containment strategy aimed to limit their influence.
    2. The government adopted a policy of containment to prevent further aggression from the neighboring country.

  3. A structure or barrier that prevents something from escaping or spreading.

    1. The containment building protected the environment.
    2. Effective containment of the oil spill required the deployment of specialized booms and skimmers.

Synonyms

control restriction limitation prevention

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "containment" in English means: The act of keeping something under control or within limits., A policy of preventing the territorial expansion of a hostile power or ideology., A structure or barrier that prevents something from escaping or spreading..

The phonetic transcription of "containment" is /kənˈteɪn.mənt/ in British English and /kənˈteɪn.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "containment": control, restriction, limitation, prevention.

Example usage of "containment": "The goal is containment of the fire.". More examples on the page.