Meaning of 慎む in Japanese

Definition of 慎む

つつしむ(tsutsushimu) 【慎む ·謹む ·虔む】

(v5m, vt) to be careful; to be discreet
時が時だからことばを慎みなさい。
As the situation is delicate, you should be careful of what you say.
to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to abstain
to be reverent
to be purified; to be chaste

くちをつつしむ(kuchiwotsutsushimu) 【口を慎む】

さけをつつしむ(sakewotsutsushimu) 【酒を慎む】

You are asked to refrain from smoking until the sign is switched off.