restrain
intermediateB1/rɪˈstreɪn/ · re-strain
to hold back or limit something from doing something.
Meanings
to hold back or limit something from doing something.
کسی چیز کو کرنے سے روکنا یا محدود کرنا۔
روکنا
rokna
Common Collocations
- restrain oneself
- restrain from action
- restrain emotions
Example Sentences
He tried to restrain his anger during the meeting.
اُس نے میٹنگ کے دوران اپنی غصے کو روکنے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne meeting ke dauran apni gusse ko rokne ki koshish ki.
The law allows police to restrain dangerous individuals.
قانون پولیس کو خطرناک افراد کو قید کرنے کی اجازت دیتا ہے۔
Qanoon police ko khatarnaak afrad ko qaid karne ki ijaazat deta hai.
She needed to restrain her spending to save money.
اُسے پیسے بچانے کے لئے اپنے خرچ کو روکنا پڑا۔
Usay paisay bachanay ke liye apne kharch ko rokna pada.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'restrain' as holding something back like holding a rope tightly.
Imagine a person holding a tight leash to control a dog.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
وہ ظلمتوں کی آغوش میں ہے، بے خوف و خطر، پھر بھی ہے آزاد حیات سے رہا۔
Woh zulmaton ki aaghush mein hai, be khauf o khatar, phir bhi hai azaad hayat se raha.
He is in the embrace of darkness, fearless and without danger, yet free from life.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
روک نہ پڑے تو کام نہیں ہوتا۔
Rok na paray to kaam nahi hota.
Without restraint, nothing can be accomplished.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "restrendre" — to hold back
First known use: 14th century
The word 'restrain' originated from the Old French word 'restrendre', which combines Latin roots meaning 'back' and 'to hold'. Over time, it evolved into the modern English usage, emphasizing the act of holding back or limiting.