1. the action of keeping something harmful under control or within limits
2. the action of preventing the expansion of a hostile country or influence
Usage: political

Examples

• The containment of the oil spill required immediate action.
• Fire containment efforts prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings.
• The hospital implemented strict containment protocols during the outbreak.
• Cold War containment policy aimed to limit Soviet influence.
• Proper waste containment is essential for environmental protection.
• The containment system failed, allowing toxic materials to leak.
• Emergency teams worked on the containment of the chemical spill.