constrain

🇺🇸 /kənˈstreɪn/ 🇬🇧 /kənˈstreɪn/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000CEFR-C2
verb
R

to make someone do something or act in a certain way

The rules constrain all players to follow the same guidelines.

R

to limit or restrict something

Bad weather can constrain outdoor activities.

translation

v. to make someone do something or act in a certain way; to limit or restrict something

Word Forms

3rd Present constrains
Past constrained
Perfect constrained
Progressive constraining