restraint
gb/ɹɪstɹˈeɪnt/ us/ɹɪstɹˈeɪnt/
B2
Inglês
~ 5700
önuralom, visszafogottság, korlátozás, korlát, megkötés, rögzítőeszköz, rögzítőpánt, lefogás, fizikai korlátozás, testi kényszer
NOME
B2
1
önuralom
B2
Padrão de uso:
to show [restraint] (in/over [something])
Despite their anger, the protesters showed remarkable restraint and remained peaceful.
Haragjuk ellenére a tüntetők figyelemre méltó önuralmat tanúsítottak, és békések maradtak.
He answered the rude question with restraint, keeping his voice calm and steady.
A durva kérdésre visszafogottan válaszolt, nyugodt és egyenletes hangon.
The judge urged both sides to exercise restraint in their comments to the media.
Her writing is a study in restraint, never using more words than necessary.
Parents are asked to show restraint and not shout at the referees during the game.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She showed great restraint and did not shout at him.
Nagy önuralmat tanúsított, és nem kiabált rá.
Please exercise restraint and do not post that angry message online.
Kérlek, tanúsíts önuralmat, és ne tedd közzé azt a dühös üzenetet az interneten.
He spoke with restraint and chose his words carefully.
They felt very upset, but they acted with restraint.
The teacher asked the students to show restraint during the exam.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"do restraint"* instead of *"show restraint"* or *"exercise restraint"*. They also confuse *"restraint"* (self-control) with *"restriction"* (a rule that limits you). Use *"restraint"* for inner control of behavior or emotions, and *"restriction"* or *"limit"* for outside rules.
Significado
calm self-control; moderation
Colocações
show restraint
|exercise restraint
|with great restraint
|display remarkable restraint
|act with restraint
|a lack of restraint
Sinónimos
self-control (More common in everyday speech and clearly focuses on controlling yourself; very close in meaning.)
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moderation (Stresses not doing something too much; a bit broader and less focused on emotions.)
Antónimos
indulgence (Suggests giving in to desires without holding back, the opposite of holding yourself in.)
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impulsiveness (Focuses on acting quickly without thinking or control, the opposite of restraint.)
Temas
emotions
|psychology
|behavior
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The ability to stop yourself from doing or saying too much, especially when you feel strong emotions.
The quality of controlling your emotions, actions, or words so that you do not react too strongly or go too far.
NOME
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
a restraint on [something]
The new law places strict restraints on campaign spending.
Az új törvény szigorú korlátozásokat ír elő a kampánykiadásokra.
Due to financial restraints, the company canceled several planned projects.
Pénzügyi korlátok miatt a vállalat több tervezett projektet is törölt.
There are few restraints on the power of social media companies in this country.
Parents often complain about the lack of legal restraints on violent video games.
Environmental restraints must be considered before building on this land.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The school has many restraints on student use of phones.
Az iskolában sok korlátozás vonatkozik a diákok telefonhasználatára.
Because of money restraints, we cannot travel this year.
Anyagi korlátok miatt idén nem tudunk elutazni.
New rules put restraints on how much water farmers can use.
There are no restraints on how long you can stay here.
The project failed because of time restraints.
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse *"restraint"* with *"constraint"*. Both can mean a limit, but *"constraint"* is more common for practical or physical limits (*"time constraints"*, *"technical constraints"*), while *"restraint"* is more common for legal, financial, or moral limits (*"legal restraints"*, *"budgetary restraints"*).
Significado
rule or condition that limits
Colocações
restraints on spending
|budgetary restraints
|legal restraints
|restraints on trade
|financial restraints
|strict restraints
Sinónimos
restriction (Very close in meaning; slightly more common for rules and laws that limit what is allowed.)
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limitation (General word for something that makes progress or growth difficult; can be physical, legal, or practical.)
Antónimos
freedom (The condition of having few or no limits; the opposite of having restraints on action.)
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license (Suggests freedom to act as you wish, sometimes too freely, without normal restraints.)
Temas
business
|law
|economics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Something that controls or limits what is possible or allowed, such as a rule or lack of money.
A rule, condition, or influence that limits what people can do, spend, or achieve.
NOME
B2
3
rögzítőpánt
B2
Padrão de uso:
a [type] restraint on [body part/person]
The patient was placed in soft wrist restraints to prevent him from pulling out the tubes.
A beteget puha csuklórögzítőkkel rögzítették, hogy ne húzza ki a csöveket.
All children must use approved child restraints while traveling in the car.
Minden gyermeknek jóváhagyott gyermekbiztonsági rendszert kell használnia, amikor autóban utazik.
The airline was fined for failing to provide enough safety restraints for passengers.
Police used leg restraints to keep the suspect from kicking during transport.
The dog wore a special restraint to stop it from jumping out of the vehicle.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Please fasten your restraint before the car starts.
Kérlek, csatold be a biztonsági övedet, mielőtt elindul az autó.
The nurse checked that the restraints were not too tight.
Az ápoló ellenőrizte, hogy a rögzítőpántok nem túl szorosak-e.
The child’s seat restraint kept her safe in the accident.
They used a soft restraint so the man could not hurt himself.
The dog has a restraint so it cannot run into the road.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes misunderstand *"restraints"* in medical or legal news as emotional control. When you read about *"wrist restraints"*, *"ankle restraints"*, or *"child restraints in cars"*, it refers to physical devices, not self-control.
Significado
device that restricts movement
Colocações
safety restraints
|seat restraints
|wrist restraints
|use restraints
|physical restraints
|child restraints
Sinónimos
safety harness (A specific type of restraint used mainly for safety in vehicles, work sites, or sports.)
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strap (A simple type of restraint; more general and does not always imply control of a person.)
Antónimos
release (The act or state of being set free from a restraint or device.)
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freedom of movement (Describes being able to move without physical devices holding you; the opposite condition.)
Temas
medicine
|law
|safety
|health
|technology
|body
Definição
A belt, strap, or other device that holds a person or animal so they cannot move freely.
A piece of equipment that physically limits a person’s or animal’s movement, especially for safety or control.
NOME
C1
4
Padrão de uso:
to use [physical restraint] on [someone]
Staff are trained to use physical restraint only as a last resort.
A személyzet tagjait arra képzik, hogy a lefogást csak végső eszközként alkalmazzák.
The report found that the use of restraint on children in care homes had increased.
A jelentés megállapította, hogy a gyermekotthonokban nőtt a gyermekekkel szembeni fizikai korlátozás alkalmazása.
Prison officers used minimal restraint while moving the inmate to another cell.
The patient was briefly placed under restraint to prevent him from harming others.
Human rights groups have raised concerns about the frequent use of mechanical restraint in the facility.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The guards used restraint to stop the man from escaping.
Az őrök lefogással akadályozták meg, hogy a férfi megszökjön.
Physical restraint should only be used when someone is in danger.
Fizikai korlátozást csak akkor szabad alkalmazni, ha valaki veszélyben van.
The child was held in restraint for a short time.
Doctors try to avoid the use of restraint when possible.
The man was under restraint until he calmed down.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think *"restraint"* here means emotional control. In phrases like *"the use of restraint by police"* or *"physical restraint"*, it usually means physically controlling a person, not staying calm.
Significado
act of physically holding back
Colocações
physical restraint
|use restraint on
|under restraint
|held in restraint
|manual restraint
|chemical restraint
Sinónimos
detention (Focuses more on being kept in a place, not specifically on the physical act of holding someone still.)
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immobilization (Technical term for making it impossible to move; often used in medical and safety contexts.)
Antónimos
release (The act of allowing someone to move freely again after restraint.)
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liberation (A stronger word suggesting being set free from control or restraint.)
Temas
law
|medicine
|safety
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definição
When people are held or controlled by others so that they cannot move or escape.
The act of physically holding or controlling a person or animal so that they cannot move freely, often by force.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
restraint
IPA
GB/ɹɪstɹˈeɪnt/
US/ɹɪstɹˈeɪnt/
Sílabas e acento
re - straint (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (straint)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: restraint
- Plural: restraint, restraints
Família de palavras
Forms
restraints
noun
Core family
restrain
verb B2
restrained
adjective
Related words
self-restraint
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unrestrained
adjective
Expressões
exercise restraint
1/ˈɛksɚsˌaɪz ɹɪstɹˈeɪnt/
fixed phrase
formal
deliberately use self-control
To decide to control your behavior or emotions and not do as much as you want to do.
Exemplos
- Officials urged citizens to exercise restraint and avoid spreading rumors online.
- You should exercise restraint when commenting on sensitive political issues.
- Investors are advised to exercise restraint and not panic-sell their shares.
in restraint of trade
1/ˈɪn ɹɪstɹˈeɪnt əv tɹˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
limiting normal business competition
Used to describe actions or agreements that stop normal competition between businesses.
Exemplos
- The contract was found to be in restraint of trade and therefore unenforceable.
- Any agreement in restraint of trade will be carefully examined by the courts.
- They argued that the new regulation operates in restraint of trade.
restraint of trade
1/ɹɪstɹˈeɪnt əv tɹˈeɪd/
fixed phrase
technical
limit on business competition
A legal or business limit that stops companies from competing freely with each other.
Exemplos
- The court ruled that the agreement was an illegal restraint of trade.
- Non-compete clauses can be seen as a restraint of trade if they are too broad.
- The company denied that its policies operated in restraint of trade.
show restraint
1/ʃˈoʊ ɹɪstɹˈeɪnt/
fixed phrase
behave with self-control
To control your emotions or actions and not react too strongly, especially when you are angry or upset.
Exemplos
- The coach asked the players to show restraint and not argue with the referee.
- She showed remarkable restraint and did not respond to the insult.
- Leaders must show restraint when using their power.
use restraint
1/jˈuz ɹɪstɹˈeɪnt/
fixed phrase
apply self-control
To control your actions or words so that you do not do too much or go too far.
Exemplos
- Please use restraint when posting comments on social media.
- Journalists should use restraint in publishing graphic images.
- He tried to use restraint and not yell at his team.
with restraint
1/wˈɪθ ɹɪstɹˈeɪnt/
fixed phrase
in a controlled, moderate way
In a way that is calm and not too strong or extreme.
Exemplos
- The movie uses music with restraint, which makes the emotional scenes more powerful.
- He decorated the room with restraint, choosing only a few simple pieces.
- The speaker talked about her success with restraint, without bragging.
without restraint
1/wɪðˈaʊt ɹɪstɹˈeɪnt/
fixed phrase
without control or limits
In a way that has no control or limits; freely and often too much.
Exemplos
- They spent money without restraint during the holiday season.
- The children laughed without restraint at the clown’s silly tricks.
- Power used without restraint can quickly become dangerous.