leash

• Substantiv, das eine Leine oder Kette bezeichnet, mit der ein Tier gehalten oder geführt wird, oder im übertragenen Sinn jede Form von Einschränkung oder Kontrolle.

A noun referring to a rope or chain used to restrain an animal, or figuratively, any form of restraint or control.

1. Animal restraintA2formal

   A rope, strap, or chain used to hold and control an animal, typically a dog.

   Leine

   • She attached the leash to her dog's collar before the walk.
   • The park requires all dogs to be kept on a leash.
   • He held the leash tightly as the puppy tried to run.

   Synonymechaincordleadlineropestraptether

2. Figurative restraintC1formal

   Something that controls or limits a person's actions or freedom.

   Übertragene Einschränkung

   • The new regulations put a leash on corporate spending.
   • He kept his emotions on a tight leash during the argument.
   • The government tried to keep the media on a short leash.

   Synonymecheckcontrolcurbreinrestrainttether

   Antonymefreedomindependencelibertylicense

• Ein Verb, das bedeutet, einem Tier wie einem Hund eine Leine anzulegen, oder etwas zu bändigen bzw. unter Kontrolle zu halten.

A verb meaning to put a leash on an animal, such as a dog, or to restrain or control something.

1. Fasten with a ropeA2formal

   To attach or secure an animal, typically a dog, with a rope or strap to control its movement.

   An die Leine nehmen

   • She leashed her dog before entering the park.
   • The owner must leash the pet in public areas.
   • He leashed the puppy to a post while he went inside.

   Synonymebindchainhitchrestrainsecuretethertie