What does restraint mean example?
restrain, check, curb, bridle mean to hold back from or control in doing something. restrain suggests holding back by force or persuasion from acting or from going to extremes. restrained themselves from laughing. check implies restraining or impeding a progress, activity, or impetus. trying to check government ...
: a means of restraining : a restraining force or influence. (2) : a device that restricts movement. a restraint for children riding in cars. : a control over the expression of one's emotions or thoughts.
Tucking in a sheet tightly so it prevents movement; fastening fabric or clothing in such a way that freedom of movement is restricted. A chair that prevents rising (bean bag chair, recliner or Geri chair) Devices such as trays, tables, cushions, bars, belts. Arm restraints, hand mitts, soft ties, vests.
Examples of physical restraint devices include: lap belts, bed rails, Posey restraints or similar, chairs with tables attached, and chairs or mattresses that are difficult to get out of such as tip-back chairs, water chairs, bean bags and curved edge mattresses.
There are three types of restraints: physical, chemical and environmental. Physical restraints limit a patient's movement.
The most common passive restraint systems in vehicles today are airbags and seat belts, or safety belts.
1. Yamas: Social restraints and moral codes of yoga. The Yoga Sutra describes five different yamas, including ashimsa (non-violence), asteya (non-stealing), satya (truthfulness), aparigraha (non-possessiveness), and brahmacharya (celibacy or fidelity). 2.
/rɪˈstreɪnd/ acting in a calm and controlled way: I was expecting him to be furious but he was very restrained.
Restraints may be used to keep a person in proper position and prevent movement or falling during surgery or while on a stretcher. Restraints can also be used to control or prevent harmful behavior.
Example Sentences
She was admired for her restrained behavior. a restrained style of architecture The room was decorated with restrained colors.
What does restrained mean in a person?
adjective. Someone who is restrained is very calm and unemotional. Under the circumstances, he felt he'd been very restrained. Synonyms: controlled, reasonable, moderate, self-controlled More Synonyms of restrained.