It is mean to prevent someone from using the bathroom.
Jeff is holding a meeting when one of his subordinates indicates a desire to go to the restroom.
Jeff wants to respond to his subordinates request.
Jeff allows for the bathroom break and works around the subordinates absence.
Jeff doesn't want to disrupt the flow of the meeting, so he denies the request for a bathroom break.
Jeff's subordinate returns refreshed and ready to rejoin the meeting.
Jeff's subordinate has a hard time focusing on the meeting as his discomfort grows.