食い止める
くいとめる
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop
Meaning
- to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem; to curb; to halt
Example sentences
国土安全保障省の主要業務は、米国内のテロ攻撃を未然に防ぎ、万一、発生した場合は、被害を最小限に食い止め、速やかな復旧を実施することにある。
The Department of Homeland Security's primary function is the prevention of terrorist attacks occurring within America and, in the extreme case of an attack happening, holding losses to the smallest possible level and swiftly carrying out restoration.
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The leak needs to be stopped immediately.
米国連邦準備銀行は銀行の取り付け騒ぎを食い止めようとしています。
The Fed is trying to stave off a run on the banks.