swahili
[verb]
Dhibiti
Maana (Definition)
To bring under firm control or keep within bounds.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
control / restrain / contain
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
zuia
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'dhabat'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Polisi walidhibiti vurugu mjini."
Translation: The police contained the violence in town.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):