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containing

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

containinggerund / present participle

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

More precise classification for adjectives derived from present participles.

Translations

contenant

They constructed a containing wall to prevent the soil from sliding.

Ils ont construit un mur contenant pour empêcher le sol de glisser.

Definitions

Serving to contain or enclose something; functioning as a receptacle or enclosure.

They constructed a containing wall to prevent the soil from sliding.

Synonyms

containingnoun

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

Gerundial use as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act or process of containing'.

Translations

confinementDans le domaine de la sécurité et de la gestion des matières dangereuses.

Proper containing of hazardous materials is essential for safety.

Le confinement adéquat des matières dangereuses est essentiel pour la sécurité.

Definitions

The act or process of containing or confining something within limits.

Proper containing of hazardous materials is essential for safety.

containverb

containing

ing-form

contained

Past Simple

contained

Past Participle

containing

ing-form

/kənˈteɪn/

Translations

contenir

The box contains several old photographs.

La boîte contient plusieurs vieilles photos.

Additional translations

contenirAu sens de limiter la propagation ou l’augmentation.

contenirEn parlant d’une émotion, d’un rire ou d’une réaction à maîtriser.

Definitions

To have or hold within; to include or encompass.

The box contains several old photographs.

To keep (an emotion, expression, or activity) under control; restrain.

She struggled to contain her laughter during the solemn ceremony.

To prevent from spreading or increasing.

The government implemented measures to contain the outbreak.

Synonyms

consist of

Antonyms

let go

exclude

release