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containing

UK
/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

Translations

containinggerund / present participle
UK
/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
More precise classification for adjectives derived from present participles.
They constructed a containing wall to prevent the soil from sliding.
Ils ont construit un mur contenant pour empêcher le sol de glisser.
Synonyms
inclusive
comprising
encompassing
holding
incorporating
containingnoun
UK
/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
Gerundial use as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act or process of containing'.
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.
containverb

containing

Gerund

contained
Past Simple
contained
Past Participle
containing
Gerund
UK
/kənˈteɪn/
US
/kənˈteɪn/
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.
Synonyms
comprise
encompass
incorporate
consist of
hold
enclose
include
Antonyms
let go
exclude
release

Definitions

containinggerund / present participle
Serving to contain or enclose something; functioning as a receptacle or enclosure.
They constructed a containing wall to prevent the soil from sliding.
containingnoun
The act or process of containing or confining something within limits.
Proper containing of hazardous materials is essential for safety.
containverb
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.
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