restrain

US /rɪˈstreɪn/
UK /rɪˈstreɪn/
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1.

contener, restringir, refrenar

to prevent someone or something from doing something; to keep under control or check

:
The police had to restrain the angry crowd.
La policía tuvo que contener a la multitud enojada.
She could barely restrain her excitement.
Apenas podía contener su emoción.
2.

sujetar, inmovilizar, atar

to confine or restrict movement, especially by physical means

:
The animal was restrained with a leash.
El animal fue sujetado con una correa.
Patients may need to be restrained for their own safety.
Los pacientes pueden necesitar ser sujetados por su propia seguridad.