[rɪˈstreɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits
(e.g: the need to restrain public expenditure)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French restreign-, stem of restreindre, from Latin restringere, from re- ‘back’ + stringere ‘to tie, pull tight’