To subdue or suppress, gaining total control (often used for people, forces, or regions); suppression or domination.
警察は暴動を迅速に制圧した。
The police quickly suppressed the riot.
軍は敵の前線を制圧し、進撃を開始した。
The army seized control of the enemy frontline and began its advance.
反政府デモは強硬に制圧されたという報道があった。
There were reports that the anti-government demonstrations were forcefully suppressed.