Meaning
containment, curb
- The action of keeping something harmful under control or within limits.
- The physical restriction or housing of something.
In a sentence
Il governo ha adottato misure urgenti per il contenimento dei prezzi.
The government adopted urgent measures for price containment.
Le strategie di contenimento hanno evitato la diffusione dell'incendio.
The containment strategies prevented the spread of the fire.
Quali sono le norme per il contenimento dell'inquinamento acustico?
What are the rules for curbing noise pollution?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| contenimento | masculine · singular |
| contenimenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in economics and public policy (e.g. cost containment, containing epidemics).