noun🔗ShareZwangsjackeA jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others."The hospital staff carefully placed the patient in a straitjacket to prevent him from hurting himself. "Das Krankenhauspersonal legte den Patienten vorsichtig in eine Zwangsjacke, um zu verhindern, dass er sich selbst verletzt.medicinebodyweardevicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZwang, EinschränkungAny situation seen as confining or restricting."The strict rules at her new job felt like a straitjacket, preventing her from using her creativity. "Die strengen Regeln in ihrem neuen Job fühlten sich wie ein Zwang an, der sie daran hinderte, ihre Kreativität zu nutzen.situationconditionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden in eine Zwangsjacke steckenTo put someone into a straitjacket."The teacher had to straitjacket the disruptive student to maintain order in the classroom. "Der Lehrer musste den störenden Schüler in eine Zwangsjacke stecken, um die Ordnung im Klassenzimmer aufrechtzuerhalten.medicinepolicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinengen, beschränken(by extension) To restrict the freedom of, either physically or psychologically."The strict rules at the school straitjacketed students' creativity. "Die strengen Regeln in der Schule engten die Kreativität der Schüler ein.mindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
