containment (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kənˈteɪnmənt/
Definition
The act or policy of keeping something harmful, undesirable, or dangerous under control or within limits, preventing it from spreading.
Examples
The government implemented strict measures for the containment of the virus.
Effective fire containment strategies prevented the blaze from reaching residential areas.
During the Cold War, the policy of containment aimed to stop the spread of communism.
How to Use containment
- containment of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of keeping something within limits. — "The containment of the wildfire was the top priority for firefighters."
- containment measures (collocation)
- Actions taken to control or limit something. — "Strict containment measures were put in place at the airport."
- containment strategy (collocation)
- A plan for controlling or limiting something. — "Developing an effective containment strategy is crucial for managing outbreaks."
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