restrain
US /rɪˈstreɪn/
UK /rɪˈstreɪn/
1.
conter, restringir, refrear
to prevent someone or something from doing something; to keep under control or check
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The police had to restrain the angry crowd.
A polícia teve que conter a multidão irritada.
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She could barely restrain her excitement.
Ela mal conseguia conter sua excitação.
2.
conter, imobilizar, sujeitar
to confine or restrict movement, especially by physical means
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The animal was restrained with a leash.
O animal foi contido com uma coleira.
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Patients may need to be restrained for their own safety.
Os pacientes podem precisar ser contidos para sua própria segurança.