leash

Vocabulary Word

Definition

The term 'leash' refers to a strip or loop of a material, often rope or chain, that you use to restrain and control an animal. People often use dog leashes to prevent their pets from getting lost while walking.

Examples in Different Contexts

In environmental campaigns, 'leashing' might refer to controls or restrictions placed on harmful industrial activities. An activist might declare, 'It's high time we put a leash on corporations dumping waste in our rivers.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The load on our servers is unexpected after the latest software update. Maybe we need to put some limits in place.

Response:

I agree. Perhaps, imposing a leash on the number of concurrent sessions can help manage server load.

Business

Scenario:

The financial reports show an unexpected rise in our operating costs this quarter. We need to tighten our expenditures.

Response:

Maybe we need to keep a leash on these operating costs through efficiency measures and budgeting.