noun. a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint. Sometimes restraints. a means of or device for restraining, as a harness for the body. the act of restraining, holding back, controlling, or checking. the state or fact of being restrained; deprivation of liberty; confinement.

re·straint. (rĭ-strānt′) n. 1. a. The act of restraining: police restraint of the suspect. b. The condition of being restrained, especially the condition of losing one's freedom: a suspect held in restraint. 2.

restraint definition: 1. calm and controlled behaviour: 2. something that limits the freedom of someone or something, or…. Learn more.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. [ C, usually plural ] a rule or an agreement that limits the freedom of a person, organization, or country, or that prevents something from growing or increasing: restraints on sth The bill urges the government to impose restraints on imports. export / import restraints.

restraint (countable and uncountable, plural restraints) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures Make sure all the restraints are tight. (uncountable) control or caution; reserve Try to exercise restraint when talking to your boss.