1. The total isolation or control of something dangerous, undesirable, or contagious to prevent its spread or escape
The hospital implemented complete containment of the infectious disease outbreak.
O hospital implementou a contenção completa do surto de doença infecciosa.
2. Full restriction or confinement of a threat, problem, or situation within defined boundaries
Military forces achieved complete containment of the hostile forces in the region.
As forças militares alcançaram a contenção completa das forças hostis na região.
3. Total suppression or prevention of further development or spread of an issue
The fire department worked toward complete containment of the wildfire.
O corpo de bombeiros trabalhou para a contenção completa do incêndio florestal.