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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Stop! Why did you say that name? It's his mother's name. It's his mother's name. We're no getting any answers. We're still right outside the containment center. A dangerous situation. Military and police personnel surrounding the area. Luthor. He wanted your life for her's. (..)
    2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
  • (..) What do you see? There's something happening at the ship. It's sending massive power surges. The police created a barricade around this containment center. And we're trying to get a little bit closer here to find out what's going on. It is absolute chaos. You can see that lightning. (..)
    2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice