BE 343: Should You Use the Word Restrain or Refrain?

In this episode of the Business English podcast, the hosts break down the distinction between "refrain" and "restrain." "Refrain" is an intransitive verb that means to stop yourself from doing something, often used with "from" (for example, "refrain from interrupting"). On the other hand, "restrain" is a transitive verb that means to hold back or prevent someone or something from acting, and it always requires an object (like "restrain the dog"). The podcast features real workplace examples to demonstrate how to use both terms correctly, highlighting their grammatical differences and subtle variations in meaning to improve your professional communication skills.