Hold in check
'hold in check' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for contain that I've seen before include "Control, restrain" , "Keep the lid on" , "Enclose" , "Keep within limits or have within" , "keep within bounds" .)
'hold in check' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for control that I've seen before include "Exercise power over" , "Rule" , "Regulating device" , "Corn lot (anag.)" , "Handle, operate" .)
'hold in check' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for inhibit that I've seen before include "Check - prevent" , "Repress" , "Endanger" , "Prevent expression of" , "Curb" .)