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constrict

/kənˈstrɪkt/

Translations

constrictverb

constricted

Past Simple

constricted

Past Participle

constricting

Gerund

/kənˈstrɪkt/

The tight bandage can constrict blood flow.

Тугой бинт может стягивать кровоток.

The snake can constrict its prey to immobilize it.

Змея может сжимать свою добычу, чтобы обездвижить её.

Synonyms

Antonyms

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.