1. The practice of limiting spending, consumption, or economic activity, often implemented by governments or individuals to control inflation, reduce debt, or manage resources
The government imposed economic restraint to curb inflation.
O governo impôs contenção econômica para controlar a inflação.
2. Self-imposed limitation on financial expenditure or economic growth
Families practiced economic restraint during the recession.
As famílias praticaram contenção econômica durante a recessão.
3. Restrictions or controls placed on economic activity, trade, or financial transactions
Trade economic restraints were implemented between the two nations.
Restrições econômicas comerciais foram implementadas entre as duas nações.