straitjacket in Dutch

straitjacket in Dutch is dwangbuis, iemand een dwangbuis aandoen, iemand in zijn vrijheid beperken — straitjacket means a restrictive garment with long sleeves that bind the arms across the body, used to stop someone from hurting themselves or others.

straitjacket in Dutch

dwangbuis

noun

A jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.

iemand een dwangbuis aandoen

verb

(literally) To put someone into a straitjacket.

iemand in zijn vrijheid beperken

verb

(by extension) To restrict the freedom of, either physically or psychologically.

What does "straitjacket" mean?

noun A restrictive garment with long sleeves that bind the arms across the body, used to stop someone from hurting themselves or others.
"The unruly patient was placed in a straitjacket."
noun Anything that severely restricts freedom of action.
"The new regulations put local businesses in a financial straitjacket."
verb To severely restrict or confine someone or something.
"Strict quotas straitjacketed the department's output."

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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straitjacket in a sentence

The unruly patient was placed in a straitjacket.
The new regulations put local businesses in a financial straitjacket.
Strict quotas straitjacketed the department's output.

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "straitjacket" in Dutch?

"straitjacket" in Dutch is dwangbuis, iemand een dwangbuis aandoen, iemand in zijn vrijheid beperken. straitjacket means: A restrictive garment with long sleeves that bind the arms across the body, used to stop someone from hurting themselves or others.

How do you use "straitjacket" in a sentence?

Example: "The unruly patient was placed in a straitjacket." In Dutch, "straitjacket" is dwangbuis, iemand een dwangbuis aandoen, iemand in zijn vrijheid beperken.

Are there other ways to say "straitjacket" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "straitjacket": dwangbuis, iemand een dwangbuis aandoen, iemand in zijn vrijheid beperken.

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