Definition
to refrain from (doing something): to abstain from, to avoid (doing something)
Please refrain from smoking in the office. I would appreciate it if you would not smoke in here.
- "Lawyer : Uh, Mr. Capone, for legal purposes, I'd like you to refrain from using the term "gangster" to describe yourself."
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