constrain

verb
UK: /kənˈstreɪn/
US: /kənˈstreɪn/

  1. To limit someone's freedom to do what they want.

    1. I constrain him to stay at home.
    2. The budget will constrain our options for future development projects.

  2. To control or restrict something, sometimes forcibly.

    1. The dog is constrained by a leash.
    2. High costs constrain the company's ability to invest in new technologies.

  3. To severely limit the scope, extent, or activity of.

    1. Time will constrain us, so we must hurry.
    2. Environmental regulations constrain industrial activity in the protected area.

Synonyms

restrict limit restrain confine control curb
constrain noun

  1. Something that limits or restricts someone or something.

    1. The budget is a big constrain for us.
    2. Lack of funding is a major constrain on the project's progress and timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "constrain" in English means: To limit someone's freedom to do what they want., To control or restrict something, sometimes forcibly., To severely limit the scope, extent, or activity of..

The phonetic transcription of "constrain" is /kənˈstreɪn/ in British English and /kənˈstreɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "constrain": restrict, limit, restrain, confine, control, curb.

Example usage of "constrain": "I constrain him to stay at home.". More examples on the page.