What does "Contain" mean?

kept under control

Synonym: hold Opposite: release

"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

This word appears in 14 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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