Restraints: meaning, definitions and examples

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restraints

[ rɪˈstreɪnts ]

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legal

A measure or condition that limits or restricts someone or something.

Synonyms

constraints, limitations, restrictions

Examples of usage

The government imposed strict restraints on the company's activities.
She felt the restraints of society holding her back.
Financial restraints prevented them from expanding their business.

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medical

A device used to restrict movement or prevent someone from moving freely.

Synonyms

handcuffs, shackles, straitjacket

Examples of usage

The patient was placed in restraints to ensure they didn't harm themselves.
The psychiatric hospital used restraints to manage aggressive behavior.

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general

To keep someone or something under control or within limits.

Synonyms

contain, control, limit

Examples of usage

It is important to restrain your emotions in a professional setting.
The manager had to restrain the employee from making a hasty decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "restraints" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restrições

🇮🇳 बाधाएँ

🇩🇪 Einschränkungen

🇮🇩 pembatasan

🇺🇦 обмеження

🇵🇱 ograniczenia

🇯🇵 制約

🇫🇷 restrictions

🇪🇸 restricciones

🇹🇷 kısıtlamalar

🇰🇷 제한

🇸🇦 قيود

🇨🇿 omezení

🇸🇰 obmedzenia

🇨🇳 限制

🇸🇮 omejitve

🇮🇸 takmarkanir

🇰🇿 шектеулер

🇬🇪 შეზღუდვები

🇦🇿 məhdudiyyətlər

🇲🇽 restricciones

Word origin

The word 'restraints' originated from the Middle English word 'restraint', which came from the Old French word 'restreinte', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'restringere', meaning 'to restrain'. The concept of restraints has been prevalent in various aspects of human society throughout history, ranging from legal constraints to physical limitations.