contain
//kənˈteɪn//
Verb
containInfinitive
containPresent tense
containedPast tense
containedPast participle
containingPresent participle
containsThird-person singular
1
to have or hold something within; to have something as a part or component
This bottle contains one liter of water.
2
to keep something harmful under control or within limits; to prevent from spreading
The firefighters worked hard to contain the forest fire.
3
to control or restrain an emotion or reaction
She tried to contain her anger during the meeting.