noun Download 🔗Share The state of being contained. Examples : "The water bottle's containment prevented the juice from spilling into my backpack. " state condition situation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A policy of checking the expansion of a hostile foreign power by creating alliances with other states; especially the foreign policy strategy of the United States in the early years of the Cold War. Examples : "The school implemented a policy of containment to limit the spread of rumors by addressing them directly and promoting open communication. " politics government world nation state doctrine history military war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A physical system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive or other dangerous materials from a nuclear reactor or industrial plant. Examples : "The nuclear power plant's containment structure is built with thick concrete walls to prevent radiation leaks in case of an accident. " technology industry environment disaster system science building energy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An inclusion Examples : "The box's containment of old photos brought back many memories. " abstract Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading