containment

CEFRB2

/kənˈteɪnmənt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The act of keeping something under control or within limits.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Something contained.

Examples

  • Dmitri took the zombie to a zombie containment room.

  • The end of containment will be a relief for the whole world.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The state of being contained.

  2. The state of containing.

  3. A physical system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive or other dangerous materials from a nuclear reactor or industrial plant.

More examples

In context

  • Containment weighs us down.

  • A new siding and turnback facility at Midleton will also be developed, along with new cable containment routes.

  • The containment of a rich man's estate.

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Origin

noun

From contain + -ment.