containment

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou política de manter algo sob controle ou dentro de limites, como uma força hostil, uma ideologia ou um material perigoso, para impedir sua propagação ou expansão.

A noun referring to the action or policy of keeping something, such as a hostile power, ideology, or hazardous material, under control or within limits to prevent its spread or expansion.

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1. Political strategyC1formalpolitical

   A policy of forming strategic alliances to limit the expansion of a hostile power or ideology, or to encourage peaceful negotiation.

   Contenção

   • The Cold War was defined by the policy of containment against the Soviet Union.
   • Containment strategies often involve economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
   • The nation adopted a containment policy to prevent the spread of extremist ideology.

   Sinônimosquarantine

2. Nuclear safety systemC1formalscientific

   A system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a nuclear reactor.

   Sistema de contenção

   • The reactor's containment structure is built to withstand extreme pressure.
   • Engineers regularly test the containment systems for any potential leaks.
   • A failure in containment could lead to a major environmental disaster.

3. Act of restricting spreadB2formal

   The act of keeping something within limits or preventing it from spreading.

   Contenção

   • The containment of the oil spill required a massive cleanup effort.
   • Effective containment of the disease relies on early detection and quarantine.
   • The government focused on the containment of inflation through monetary policy.

   Sinônimosconfinementcontrolisolationlimitationquarantinerestraintrestrictionsuppression

   Antônimosdisseminationreleasespread