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containment

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/kənˈteɪnmənt/ · con-tain-ment

The action of keeping something harmful under control or within limits.

Meanings

nounformal

The action of keeping something harmful under control or within limits.

کسی نقصان دہ چیز کو کنٹرول میں رکھنے یا حدود میں رکھنے کی کارروائی۔

قید

qaid

Synonyms

controlrestrictionlimitکنٹرولپابندیحد

Antonyms

expansionreleaseliberationتوسیعآزادیرہائی

Common Collocations

  • containment policy
  • containment strategy
  • nuclear containment

Example Sentences

The containment of the virus is a top priority for health authorities.

وائرس کی قید صحت کے حکام کے لئے سب سے بڑی ترجیح ہے۔

Virus ki qaid sehat ke hukam ke liye sab se bari tarjeeh hai.

They implemented strict containment measures to control the outbreak.

انہوں نے پھیلاؤ کو کنٹرول کرنے کے لیے سخت قید کے اقدامات کیے۔

Unhon ne phelao ko control karne ke liye sakht qaid ke iqdamat kiye.

The concept of containment was vital during the Cold War.

قید کا تصور سرد جنگ کے دوران اہم تھا۔

Qaid ka tasawwur sard jang ke doran ahem tha.

Easily Confused With

contain:Contain is a verb meaning to hold or include something, whereas containment is a noun referring to the act of keeping something under control.

Word Family

contain
verbقید کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of controlling a container to remember 'containment'.

Imagine a box that holds everything safely inside it.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "continentem" — to hold together

First known use: 1940s

The term 'containment' emerged in the mid-20th century particularly in political and military contexts, referring to a strategy to prevent the expansion of an adversary.