leash

• Substantivo que designa uma corda ou corrente usada para conter um animal, ou, em sentido figurado, qualquer forma de restrição ou controle.

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.

   Coleira

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschaincordleadlineropestraptether

2. Figurative restraintC1formal

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

   Restrição figurada

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscheckcontrolcurbreinrestrainttether

   Antônimosfreedomindependencelibertylicense

• Verbo que significa colocar uma coleira em um animal, como um cachorro, ou conter/controlar algo ou alguém.

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.

   Prender com coleira

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbindchainhitchrestrainsecuretethertie