narrowing

• Beschreibt etwas, das enger, schmaler, kleiner oder eingeschränkter wird, sei es räumlich, im Umfang oder im Bereich.

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.

   Sich verengend

   • 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.

   Synonymeconstrictingdwindlingshrinkingtaperingtightening

   Antonymebroadeningexpandingwidening

2. Tending to constrict freedomC1formal

   Describing circumstances or conditions that limit options or restrict freedom.

   Einengend

   • 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.

   Synonymeconfiningconstrainingconstrictinglimitingrestrictive

   Antonymebroadeningexpandingwidening

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder das Ergebnis des Schmaler- oder Engerwerdens bezeichnet, z. B. das Verengen, Einengen oder Einschränken von etwas.

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.

   Verengung

   • 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.

   Synonymeconstrictioncontractionlesseningreductionshrinkagetaperingtightening

   Antonymebroadeningexpansionwidening

2. Reduction in widthB2formal

   A decrease in the width of something.

   Verengung

   • 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.

   Synonymeconstrictioncontractionreductiontaperingtightening

   Antonymebroadeningexpansionwidening

3. Act of making narrowerB2formal

   The act of making something narrower in size or scope.

   Verengung

   • 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.

   Synonymeconstrictioncontractionreductionrestrictiontaperingtightening

   Antonymebroadeningenlargementexpansionwidening

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas in seiner Breite verringert wird oder dass ein Bereich, Spielraum oder eine Auswahl eingeschränkt wird.

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.

   Verengen

   • 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.

   Synonymeconstrictcontractdiminishreducetaperthintighten

   Antonymebroadenwiden

2. Limit or restrictB1formal

   To reduce the number of possibilities or options.

   Einschränken

   • 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.

   Synonymeconfineconstrictfocuslimitreducerestricttighten

   Antonymebroadenexpandextendwiden

Phrasal-Variantennarrow down