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containing

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

containinggerund / present participle

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

More precise classification for adjectives derived from present participles.

Translations

содержащий

The containing document was misplaced.

Содержащий документ был утерян.

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'.

Definitions

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

Proper containing of hazardous materials is essential for safety.

containverb

containing

Gerund

contained

Past Simple

contained

Past Participle

containing

Gerund

/kənˈteɪn/

Translations

сдерживать

They tried to contain the spread of the virus.

Они пытались сдерживать распространение вируса.

содержать

The box contains old photographs.

Коробка содержит старые фотографии.

вмещать

The auditorium can contain up to 500 people.

Аудитория может вмещать до 500 человек.

Additional translations

охватывать

помещать

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