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

  • (..) I miscalculated. I couldn't have miscalculated. It was working, wasn't it? Yes. We could rebuild. Enlarge the containment field. Make it bigger and stronger than ever. But we need money. Steal it? No, no, no, I'm not a criminal. (..)
    2004 Spider-Man 2
  • (..) ...in the palm of my hand. Keep calm! I's only a spike! I'll soon stabilize! Ladies and gentlemen, please clear the room. We have a containment breach! Otto, please get back! Shut it off, Otto! Shut it off! It will stabilize! I's under control! I'm in charge here! I's my money! I'm in con... (..)
    2004 Spider-Man 2