constrict

• Verb, das eine Verengung, Zusammenziehung oder Einschnürung von etwas bezeichnet, oft durch Druck oder Zusammenpressen. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas einzuschränken oder zu begrenzen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something narrower, tighter, or smaller, often by squeezing or compressing.

1. Squeeze or compressB2formal

   To make something narrower or tighter by pressing or squeezing it.

   Zusammendrücken oder Einengen

   • The snake constricts its prey to suffocate it.
   • The tight bandage constricted the blood flow to his arm.
   • The muscles in his throat constricted, making it hard to breathe.

   Synonymecompresscontractnarrowsqueezetighten

   Antonymedilateexpandloosenrelaxrelease

2. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To limit or restrict something, such as freedom, movement, or growth.

   Einschränken

   • The new regulations constrict the company's ability to expand.
   • Fear can constrict your ability to make rational decisions.
   • The narrow hallway constricted the flow of people.

   Synonymecheckconfineconstraincrampcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrainrestrict

   Antonymeexpandfreeliberatelooseloosenrelease