Meaning of the word straitjacket in English
What does straitjacket mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
straitjacket
US /ˈstreɪtˌdʒæk.ɪt/
UK /ˈstreɪtˌdʒæk.ɪt/
Noun
1.
a strong garment with long sleeves that can be tied together to confine the arms of a violent prisoner or patient
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The agitated patient was placed in a straitjacket for his own safety.
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The nurse carefully fastened the straitjacket.
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2.
a set of very strict controls or limits that prevent freedom of action
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The new regulations put the company in a financial straitjacket.
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He felt trapped in the straitjacket of societal expectations.
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