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constrain

/kənˈstreɪn/

constrainverb

constrained

Past Simple

constrained

Past Participle

constraining

Gerund

/kənˈstreɪn/

Translations

сдерживать

He tried to constrain his anger during the meeting.

Он пытался сдерживать свой гнев во время встречи.

ограничивать

The new regulations constrain the company's ability to expand.

Новые правила ограничивают возможность компании расширяться.

Additional translations

стеснять

принуждать

Definitions

To compel or force someone to follow a particular course of action.

The new regulations constrain companies to reduce their carbon emissions.

To restrict or limit someone or something in terms of movement, development, or freedom.

The tight budget constrains the team's ability to travel for research.

To hold back or inhibit the natural development or expression of something.

Fear of embarrassment often constrains creativity.

Synonyms

Antonyms

constraingerund / present participle

Definitions

Acting to impose restrictions or limitations.

The constraining rules discouraged experimentation.

constrainpast participle

Definitions

Limited or restricted in scope, extent, or freedom.

Development continued, though at a constrained pace.