narrowing

• وصف لما يصبح أضيق عرضًا أو حجمًا أو نطاقًا، أو ما يقلّ ويُضيّق مجاله.

Describes something that is becoming narrower in width, scope, or range.

1. Becoming gradually narrowerB2formal

   Describing something that is decreasing in width or becoming more confined.

   متضيّق

   • The narrowing path led deeper into the forest.
   • The river becomes narrowing as it approaches the gorge.
   • The narrowing corridor made it difficult for two people to pass.

   المرادفاتconstrictingdwindlingshrinkingtaperingtightening

   الأضدادbroadeningexpandingwidening

2. Tending to constrict freedomC1formal

   Describing circumstances or conditions that limit options or restrict freedom.

   مُضَيِّق

   • The narrowing job market forced many to relocate.
   • She felt the narrowing constraints of her daily routine.
   • The narrowing scope of the project disappointed the team.

   المرادفاتconfiningconstrainingconstrictinglimitingrestrictive

   الأضدادbroadeningexpandingwidening

• اسم يدل على عملية أو حالة التضييق أو التقليل من العرض أو الاتساع، وكذلك فعل حصر أو تقييد شيء ما.

A noun referring to the process or instance of becoming narrower, a decrease in width, or the act of making something narrower.

1. B2formal

   An instance or process of becoming narrower in width or scope.

   تضييق

   • The narrowing of the road caused traffic delays.
   • The narrowing of the river made it easier to cross.
   • The narrowing of the gap between the two teams was exciting.

   المرادفاتconstrictioncontractionlesseningreductionshrinkagetaperingtightening

   الأضدادbroadeningexpansionwidening

2. Reduction in widthB2formal

   A decrease in the width of something.

   تضييق

   • The narrowing of the pipe reduced water flow.
   • The narrowing of the canyon walls created a dramatic view.
   • The narrowing of the path forced hikers to walk single file.

   المرادفاتconstrictioncontractionreductiontaperingtightening

   الأضدادbroadeningexpansionwidening

3. Act of making narrowerB2formal

   The act of making something narrower in size or scope.

   التضييق

   • The narrowing of the focus helped the team complete the project faster.
   • The narrowing of the search area saved time.
   • The narrowing of the options made the decision easier.

   المرادفاتconstrictioncontractionreductionrestrictiontaperingtightening

   الأضدادbroadeningenlargementexpansionwidening

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقليل عرض شيء ما أو تضييق نطاقه أو مداه أو خياراته.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something less wide, or reducing the scope, range, or options of something.

1. Reduce widthB1formal

   To become or make something less wide.

   تضييق العرض

   • The road narrows ahead, so please slow down.
   • They narrowed the entrance to prevent large vehicles from entering.
   • The river narrows as it flows through the canyon.

   المرادفاتconstrictcontractdiminishreducetaperthintighten

   الأضدادbroadenwiden

2. Limit or restrictB1formal

   To reduce the number of possibilities or options.

   تضييق

   • We need to narrow down the list of candidates.
   • The investigation narrowed the suspects to three people.
   • She narrowed her focus to the most important tasks.

   المرادفاتconfineconstrictfocuslimitreducerestricttighten

   الأضدادbroadenexpandextendwiden

الصيغ المركّبةnarrow down