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restrained
UK
/rɪˈstreɪnd/
US
/rɪˈstreɪnd/
restrained
Past Simple
restrained
Past Participle
UK
/rɪˈstreɪnd/
US
/rɪˈstreɪnd/
Functions as the simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'restrain'.
Definitions
The security guards restrained the intruder before the police arrived.
more restrained
Comp.
most restrained
Super.
UK
/rɪˈstreɪnd/
US
/rɪˈstreɪnd/
Translations
Her restrained demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
Ее сдержанное поведение впечатлило всех на встрече.
Additional translations
Definitions
Her restrained approach to decorating the room resulted in a calm and elegant space.
The restrained prisoner sat quietly in the corner of the cell.
His restrained demeanor during the meeting was noted by everyone present.
The designer chose a restrained palette of soft neutrals for the collection.
restrained
Past Simple
restrained
Past Simple
restrained
Past Participle
restraining
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈstreɪn/
US
/rɪˈstreɪn/
Translations
He tried to restrain his anger during the meeting.
Он пытался сдерживать свой гнев во время встречи.
The government decided to restrain spending to balance the budget.
Правительство решило ограничивать расходы, чтобы сбалансировать бюджет.
The police had to restrain the suspect to prevent him from escaping.
Полиции пришлось удерживать подозреваемого, чтобы предотвратить его побег.
Additional translations
Definitions
The police had to restrain the crowd to prevent a riot.
The suspect was restrained by the officers during the arrest.
The government raised interest rates to restrain inflation.
She struggled to restrain her laughter during the ceremony.