restrain
verbUK /rɪˈstreɪn/
US /rɪˈstreɪn/
To hold someone or something back so they cannot move or act freely.
The teacher had to restrain the excited puppy from jumping on the children.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To stop yourself from doing something you want to do.
She could hardly restrain her laughter during the serious meeting.
3. To limit or keep something within bounds.
The new rules restrain the amount of water people can use in summer.
4. To tie or secure a person or animal so they cannot move.
The paramedics restrained the injured climber on the stretcher.