prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits:the need to restrain public expenditurehe had to be restrained from walking out (as adjective restraining)Cara put a restraining hand on his arm
control (a strong urge or emotion):Amiss had to restrain his impatience
deprive (someone) of freedom of movement or personal liberty:leg cuffs are used for restraining and transporting violent criminals
(of a seat belt) hold (a person or part of their body) down and back while in a vehicle seat:all front seats must be equipped with seat belts which restrain the upper part of the body
