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contain effects
[kənˈteɪn ɪˈfekts]
verb phrase
conter efeitos
1.
to hold within limits; to keep something from spreading or escalating
The government implemented measures to contain effects of the pandemic.
O governo implementou medidas para conter os efeitos da pandemia.
2.
to include or comprise certain results or consequences
The policy changes contain effects that will benefit the economy.
As mudanças de política contêm efeitos que beneficiarão a economia.
3.
to prevent adverse consequences from spreading beyond a certain area
Emergency protocols aim to contain effects of the disaster.
Os protocolos de emergência visam conter os efeitos do desastre.
Synonyms
limit effects
restrict consequences
control impact
restrain outcomes
Antonyms
spread effects
amplify consequences
escalate impact
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
conter os efeitos
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conter os efeitos
Formal business and government contexts
Portugal
conter os efeitos
Used in formal and official contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep in check
hold back the tide
stop the spread
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