1. to hold back or prevent from acting; to control or limit
2. to physically hold someone or something back using force
3. to control one’s own emotions, impulses, or behavior

Examples

• The police had to restrain the angry crowd.
• She tried to restrain her excitement about the surprise party.
• The safety belt will restrain passengers during sudden stops.
• He restrained himself from making a sarcastic comment.
• The new law restrains companies from polluting the river.
• The dog owner used a leash to restrain his pet in the park.
• Please restrain your voice in the library.