Definitions

1. verb

to hold or keep something inside, or to have a particular quality or feature

“The box contains a gift inside.”

2. verb

to be able to hold or include something

“This room can contain up to 50 people.”

3. verb

to have or hold something within oneself, such as an emotion or a quality

“Her happiness contains a sense of peace.”

4. noun

the quality of being contained or limited in amount or extent

“The containment of the fire was a major success.”

5. noun

a situation in which something is contained or limited in amount or extent

“The containment of the virus was achieved through strict measures.”