constraining

• Describe algo que limita o restringe la libertad, las acciones o el desarrollo.

Describes something that limits or restricts freedom, action, or development.

1. Restricting freedomB2formal

   Limiting the scope or freedom of action; imposing restrictions.

   que restringe la libertad

   • The constraining rules of the competition prevented creative solutions.
   • She found the office dress code too constraining for her personal style.
   • The budget is a constraining factor in our expansion plans.

   Sinónimosbindingconfiningcurbinglimitingrestrictingrestrictivestifling

   Antónimosfreeingpermissiveunrestrictive

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de forzar, limitar o restringir a alguien o algo para que siga un determinado comportamiento o dentro de ciertos límites.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing, compelling, or restricting someone or something to follow a particular course of action or limit.

1. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To force someone or something to act in a particular way by limiting their freedom or options.

   restringir o limitar

   • The budget constraints forced them to cut costs.
   • His injury constrained his ability to play sports.
   • The rules constrain what we can do in this situation.

   Sinónimoscheckconfinecrampcurbhamperinhibitlimitrestrainrestricttie down

   Antónimosfreeliberatereleaseunbind

2. Compel or forceB2formal

   To force someone to do something against their will.

   Obligar, forzar

   • She felt constrained to accept the offer.
   • The law constrains companies to follow safety regulations.
   • He was constrained by his contract to stay for two more years.

   Sinónimoscoercecompeldriveforceimpelobligepressure

   Antónimosfreeliberaterelease