noun🔗ShareCamisa de fuerzaA 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. "El personal del hospital colocó cuidadosamente al paciente en una camisa de fuerza para evitar que se lastimara a sí mismo.medicinebodyweardevicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCamisa de fuerza, restricciónAny situation seen as confining or restricting."The strict rules at her new job felt like a straitjacket, preventing her from using her creativity. "Las estrictas reglas de su nuevo trabajo se sintieron como una camisa de fuerza, impidiéndole usar su creatividad.situationconditionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePonerle a alguien una camisa de fuerzaTo put someone into a straitjacket."The teacher had to straitjacket the disruptive student to maintain order in the classroom. "El profesor tuvo que ponerle una camisa de fuerza al estudiante problemático para mantener el orden en el aula.medicinepolicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRestringir, coartar(by extension) To restrict the freedom of, either physically or psychologically."The strict rules at the school straitjacketed students' creativity. "Las estrictas reglas de la escuela coartaban la creatividad de los estudiantes.mindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
