containment
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //kənˈteɪnmənt// UK //kəntˈeɪnmənt// con·tain·ment
n. the act of keeping something inside a specific space or limit. You use this word when you want to describe how a problem, disease, or fire is stopped from spreading.
n. the action of keeping something within defined limits or boundaries; the state of being confined. Often used in technical contexts regarding disease, fire, or waste.
The fire containment took three hours.
The hospital implemented strict containment measures to stop the virus from spreading to other wards.
Effective containment of the oil spill required a coordinated effort between government agencies and private contractors to deploy booms across the entire coastline.
From contain + -ment.