Definition of Straitjacket
Straitjacket
Strait·jack·et
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A garment or device that restricts the movement of a person's arms.
e.g. The patient was placed in a straitjacket to prevent self-harm.
(noun)
an agent that figuratively confines something's development or restricts its action or expression;
e.g. The new regulations were a straitjacket to any major changes.
(verb)
to restrain someone in a strong garment that has long sleeves, and to bind or confine them, typically to prevent them from behaving violently;
e.g. They decided to straitjacket the patient because she kept trying to resist help.
(verb)
to figuratively restrict something or someone by imposing strict measures to prevent some activity or action;
e.g. The city's officials tried to straitjacket the activities of the criminal organization by setting a curfew.
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