rubber room
The term "rubber room" has distinct meanings in psychiatry and education, often relating to containment and reassignment.
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Definition
C1Psychiatry
(idiomatic)A room lined with soft padding to prevent individuals from harming themselves.
Example
- The patient was placed in a rubber room for their safety.
C1Education
(idiomatic, New York City)A temporary assignment location for teachers under disciplinary review, where they do not perform teaching duties.
Example
- The teacher was sent to a rubber room pending the investigation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rubber room":
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