What does "Contain" mean?
kept under control
"Contain" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
Okay, the tree has been contained.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S4E10
Satellite Five contains every piece of information within the Fourth Great and Bountiful Human Empire.
— Doctor Who S1E7
Almost weared my ??? outfit that can't contain my breasts.
— Friends S9E5
...for each egg contains a clue...
— Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Because it contains the details of a life, and you don't have one!
— Modern Family S1E12
I couldn't figure out how to make it contain your demon essence, so you'll have to wear it over the Vicky suit.
— The Good Place S4E4
The fire was contained.
— Desperate Housewives S1E20
This room will be sealed off until we know the threat has been contained, and you're absolutely safe.
— Grey's Anatomy S3E1
"Contain" in TV shows & movies
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