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containment

/kənˈteɪnmənt/

containmentnoun

containments

Translations

endiguementPour le contrôle ou la limitation de la propagation d’un danger, d’un virus ou d’une influence.

The containment of the virus was a top priority for the health officials.

L’endiguement du virus était une priorité absolue pour les responsables de la santé.

confinementÉtat d’être retenu ou enfermé à l’intérieur d’un espace.

The containment of the chemicals within the sealed drums was strictly monitored.

Le confinement des produits chimiques dans les fûts scellés était strictement վերահillé.

Additional translations

confinementTerme technique, notamment en contexte nucléaire ou industriel.

Definitions

The action of keeping something harmful under control or within limits.

The containment of the virus was a top priority for the health officials.

The action or policy of preventing the expansion of a hostile country or influence.

During the Cold War, the United States adopted a policy of containment to prevent the spread of communism.

A structure or system designed to prevent the release of a substance, especially radioactive material.

The nuclear plant has a containment building to ensure safety in case of a leak.

The state or condition of being held or enclosed within something.

The containment of the chemicals within the sealed drums was strictly monitored.

Synonyms

containmentadjective

/kənˈteɪnmənt/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., containment vessel); not normally gradable.

Translations

de confinementS’emploie surtout dans le langage technique et administratif.

Emergency teams set up containment barriers along the riverbank.

Les équipes d’urgence ont installé des barrières de confinement le long de la rive.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for containment.

Emergency teams set up containment barriers along the riverbank.