noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
General term for holding someone or something back, preventing free action, or discouraging a course of action. Often used in political, social, or interpersonal contexts.
野党は与党の暴走を牽制した。
The opposition party kept the ruling party's recklessness in check.
He made a remark that seemed to discourage his rival's move.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Military or strategic use: containing enemy forces, creating a diversion, or making a show of force to restrict the opponent's options.
敵軍を牽制するために小部隊を派遣した。
A small unit was dispatched to contain the enemy forces.
陽動作戦で相手を牽制し、主力を別方向へ進めた。
They diverted the opponent with a feint operation and moved the main force in another direction.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
pickoff throw; holding a runner
Baseball term: a throw to a base to keep a runner close or to attempt a pickoff. Often used in the compound 牽制球.
See also: 牽制球
ピッチャーが一塁に牽制球を投げた。
The pitcher threw a pickoff throw to first base.
ランナーを牽制するために何度も牽制球を入れた。
He threw several pickoff throws to hold the runner on base.