1. plural of containment; the action or policy of preventing the expansion or influence of something unwanted
Usage: commonly used in political and military contexts
2. plural of containment; structures or systems designed to hold or confine something within limits
Usage: used in engineering, environmental, and safety contexts

Examples

• The government implemented several containments to limit the spread of the disease.
• Nuclear power plants require multiple containments to ensure safety.
• Cold War containments were designed to prevent Soviet expansion.
• Environmental containments protect groundwater from industrial pollution.
• The hospital used strict containments to isolate infectious patients.
• Military strategists debated the effectiveness of various containments.
• Hazardous waste requires specialized containments for proper storage.