narrowing

• Описывает то, что становится уже по ширине, объёму или диапазону.

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.

   Сужающийся

   • 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.

   Synonymsconstrictingdwindlingshrinkingtaperingtightening

   Antonymsbroadeningexpandingwidening

2. Tending to constrict freedomC1formal

   Describing circumstances or conditions that limit options or restrict freedom.

   Ограничивающий

   • 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.

   Synonymsconfiningconstrainingconstrictinglimitingrestrictive

   Antonymsbroadeningexpandingwidening

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс или случай сужения, уменьшения ширины или действие по сужению чего-либо.

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.

   Сужение

   • 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.

   Synonymsconstrictioncontractionlesseningreductionshrinkagetaperingtightening

   Antonymsbroadeningexpansionwidening

2. Reduction in widthB2formal

   A decrease in the width of something.

   Сужение

   • 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.

   Synonymsconstrictioncontractionreductiontaperingtightening

   Antonymsbroadeningexpansionwidening

3. Act of making narrowerB2formal

   The act of making something narrower in size or scope.

   Сужение

   • 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.

   Synonymsconstrictioncontractionreductionrestrictiontaperingtightening

   Antonymsbroadeningenlargementexpansionwidening

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по уменьшению ширины чего-либо или сужению сферы, диапазона или вариантов чего-либо.

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.

   Сужать

   • 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.

   Synonymsconstrictcontractdiminishreducetaperthintighten

   Antonymsbroadenwiden

2. Limit or restrictB1formal

   To reduce the number of possibilities or options.

   Сузить

   • 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.

   Synonymsconfineconstrictfocuslimitreducerestricttighten

   Antonymsbroadenexpandextendwiden

Phrasal variantsnarrow down