be self-contained
Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words
Used to describe the state of being complete and independent.
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- The flat is completely self-contained.
- He tends to be quite self-contained, rarely showing his emotions.
- Each apartment is self-contained with its own kitchen and bathroom.
- The old cottage was surprisingly self-contained, with its own well and generator.
- The new software module will be entirely self-contained, requiring no external dependencies.
- The company aims to be fully self-contained in its production process.
- Despite its size, the community is not entirely self-contained and relies on nearby towns.
- Do you think this new system can be truly self-contained?
- For many, the appeal of a tiny house is that it can be completely self-contained.
- Her studio apartment is small but perfectly self-contained for a single person.