verb

restrain

trattenere · trattenersi

To hold back or control someone or something from acting freely.

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Examples

Staff members must restrain angry customers safely.verb

I membri dello staff devono trattenere i clienti arrabbiati in modo sicuro.

He failed to restrain his emotions during the meeting.verb

Non è riuscito a trattenere le sue emozioni durante la riunione.

Can you restrain yourself from shouting during the performance?verb

Puoi trattenerti dal gridare durante lo spettacolo?

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