Restrain | Mean of restrain in English Dictionary

/rɪˈstreɪn/

• Verb
• to prevent (a person or animal) from doing something
1. He could not restrain the dog from attacking.
2. I wanted to have another serving, but I somehow restrained myself. = I somehow restrained myself from having another serving.
3. He could restrain himself no longer.
• to prevent (a person or animal) from moving by using physical force
1. Hospital orderlies needed to restrain the patient.
2. He was restrained and placed in a holding cell.
• to keep (something) under control
1. He could barely restrain his anger.
2. The manufacturer took measures to restrain costs.