leash

• Sustantivo que designa una cuerda o correa usada para sujetar y controlar a un animal, o, en sentido figurado, cualquier forma de restricción o control.

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.

   Correa para animal

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschaincordleadlineropestraptether

2. Figurative restraintC1formal

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

   Restricción figurada que controla o limita la acción

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscheckcontrolcurbreinrestrainttether

   Antónimosfreedomindependencelibertylicense

• Verbo que significa poner una correa o cuerda a un animal, como un perro, para controlar sus movimientos, o refrenar/controlar algo o a alguien.

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.

   Atar con correa

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbindchainhitchrestrainsecuretethertie