containment

Definition

  • noun: the act of preventing the spread of something
  • noun: the act, process, or means of 'containing'

Examples

  • trying to achieve cost 'containment' [=trying to prevent costs from becoming too high]

  • The company's hazardous waste 'containment' plan is being reviewed.

  • The government needs to adopt a 'containment' strategy.

Movie quotes

  • (..) My mission is the same. Stop right there! Who are you? I have to say, it'll be a big morale boost for our teams to actually meet you, Dr. Railly. The containment protocols you pioneered have been very helpful, along with a few of our own. See... Round three! I'm sorry, sir. We (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8
  • (..) This way, please. Lieutenant. I have to say, it'll be a big morale boost for our teams to actually meet you, Dr. Railly. The containment protocols you pioneered have been very helpful, along with a few of our own. See, % of our population has been diagnosed at risk of infection, (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8