1. to have or hold within; to include
2. to keep something harmful under control or within limits
3. to control or restrain one's emotions or reactions

Examples

• The box contains old photographs and letters.
• This bottle contains two liters of water.
• The report contains important financial information.
• Firefighters worked to contain the wildfire.
• She could barely contain her excitement about the news.
• The government tried to contain the spread of the disease.
• He struggled to contain his anger during the meeting.