constraining

UK
/kənˈstreɪnɪŋ/
US
/kənˈstreɪnɪŋ/
constraininggerund / present participle
UK
/kənˈstreɪnɪŋ/
US
/kənˈstreɪnɪŋ/
Translations
The constraining rules stifled innovation.
Ограничивающие правила душили инновации.
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Definitions
Imposing restrictions or limitations on someones freedom or actions.
The constraining rules of the organization made it difficult for employees to express their creativity.
constrainingnoun
constrainings
pl
Gerund; denotes the act or process of constraining.
Translations
The constraining of the budget prevented any new hires.
Ограничение бюджета не позволило нанять новых сотрудников.
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Definitions
The act or process of restricting or limiting someone or something.
The constraining of the budget prevented any new hires.
constrainverb

constraining

Gerund

constrained
Past Simple
constrained
Past Participle
constraining
Gerund
UK
/kənˈstreɪn/
US
/kənˈstreɪn/
Translations
The new regulations constrain the company's ability to expand.
Новые правила ограничивают возможность компании расширяться.
He tried to constrain his anger during the meeting.
Он пытался сдерживать свой гнев во время встречи.
Additional translations
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.
constraingerund / present participle

constraining

Functions adjectivally to describe something that acts to limit or restrict.
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.