restrain /rstren/ verb substantially /sbstnli/ adverb

restrains; restrained; restraining

The owner is restraining the puppy so it doesnt run 1: very much : a lot
off. It's substantially [=considerably] less
Learner's definition of RESTRAIN expensive to buy a used car than a new car.
[+ object] A new car costs substantially more than a
1 : to prevent (a person or animal) from doing used car.
something Costs have increased substantially
He could not restrain the dog from attacking. [=significantly] in recent years.
I wanted to have another serving, but I 2 a : in a general or basic way
somehow restrained myself. = I somehow The methods are substantially [=essentially]
restrained myself from having another the same.
serving. b : almost completely : mostly
He could restrain himself no longer. There are still a few details to wrap up, but
2 : to prevent (a person or animal) from moving by the project is substantially complete.
using physical force
Hospital orderlies needed to restrain the
patient.
He was restrained and placed in a holding
cell.
3 : to keep (something) under control
He could barely restrain his anger.
The manufacturer took measures to restrain
costs.