containment
intermediateB2/kənˈteɪnmənt/ · con-tain-ment
The action of keeping something harmful under control or within limits.
Meanings
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
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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.
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💡 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.