noun🔗ShareA 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. "medicinebodyweardevicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny situation seen as confining or restricting."The strict rules at her new job felt like a straitjacket, preventing her from using her creativity. "situationconditionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put someone into a straitjacket."The teacher had to straitjacket the disruptive student to maintain order in the classroom. "medicinepolicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(by extension) To restrict the freedom of, either physically or psychologically."The strict rules at the school straitjacketed students' creativity. "mindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
