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constrain

/kənˈstreɪn/

Translations

constrainverb

constrained

Past Simple

constrained

Past Participle

constraining

Gerund

/kənˈstreɪn/

He tried to constrain his anger during the meeting.

Он пытался сдерживать свой гнев во время встречи.

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

Новые правила ограничивают возможность компании расширяться.

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constrainverb

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.