Definition of "Contain" :

verb: hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

"Contain the rebel movement."

verb: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

verb: include or contain; have as a component

"The record contains many old songs from the 1930's."

verb: contain or hold; have within

"This can contains water."

verb: be capable of holding or containing

verb: be divisible by

"24 contains 6."