restraint

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Restraint' means not doing something that you wish to do, often because it's wrong or it would not be beneficial. It's like maintaining control over your emotions when you're angry.

Examples in Different Contexts

In community work, 'restraint' is vital to not overwhelm beneficiaries with too many interventions. A social worker might suggest, 'Let's exercise restraint and introduce changes gradually.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We've just secured a major investment. How we allocate this new funding will set a precedent for our future financial decisions.

Response:

That makes sense. It’s crucial that we demonstrate financial restraint and invest this capital in high-return projects.

Tech

Scenario:

While working with this new software platform, it's important that we don't get too swept up in the excitement and squander our resources.

Response:

Given the range of capabilities we could explore, strategic restraint in resources allocation will help us focus on those which are more likely to bear fruit.