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constrict

UK
/kənˈstrɪkt/
US
/kənˈstrɪkt/

Translations

constrictverb
constricted
Past Simple
constricted
Past Participle
constricting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈstrɪkt/
US
/kənˈstrɪkt/
restreindreAu sens figuré : limiter la liberté, l’ampleur ou la marge d’action.
The new regulations constrict the ability of companies to expand their operations.
Les nouvelles réglementations restreignent la capacité des entreprises à développer leurs activités.
se contracterS’emploie pour un organe, un vaisseau ou un tissu qui devient plus étroit.
The blood vessels constrict in response to cold temperatures.
Les vaisseaux sanguins se contractent en réponse aux basses températures.
resserrerAu sens de comprimer ou de rendre plus étroit.
The snake constricted its prey until it could no longer move.
Le serpent a resserré sa proie jusqu’à ce qu’elle ne puisse plus bouger.
Additional translations
constricterTerme technique ou soutenu.
Synonyms
tighten
narrow
shrink
compress
squeeze
contract
reduce
Antonyms
expand
dilate

Definitions

constrictverb
To make something narrower or tighter by applying pressure.
The snake constricted its prey until it could no longer move.
To become narrower or tighter.
The blood vessels constrict in response to cold temperatures.
To limit or restrict the freedom or scope of something.
The new regulations constrict the ability of companies to expand their operations.
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