constrict

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сужению, сжатию или уменьшению чего-либо, часто путём сдавливания или сжатия.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de estrechar, apretar o reducir algo, generalmente ejerciendo presión o compresión sobre ello.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rétrécir, comprimer ou réduire quelque chose, souvent en serrant ou en pressant.deVerb, das eine Verengung, Zusammenziehung oder Einschnürung von etwas bezeichnet, oft durch Druck oder Zusammenpressen. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas einzuschränken oder zu begrenzen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de estreitar, comprimir ou reduzir algo, geralmente por meio de aperto ou pressão.zh动词，表示使某物变窄、收缩或变小的动作，通常通过挤压或压缩实现，也可引申为限制或约束。arفعل يدل على تضييق الشيء أو ضغطه أو تقليصه، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك بالعصر أو الإحكام.

1. Squeeze or compress B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСжимать или сдавливатьesComprimir o estrecharfrComprimer, resserrerdeZusammendrücken oder EinengenptComprimir ou apertarzh挤压或收缩arالضغط أو التضييق

   Synonymes: compresscontractnarrowsqueezetighten

   Antonymes: dilateexpandloosenrelaxrelease

2. Restrict or limit B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОграничиватьesrestringir o limitarfrRestreindre ou limiterdeEinschränkenptRestringirzh限制arيُقيّد

   Synonymes: checkconfineconstraincrampcurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitrestrainrestrict

   Antonymes: expandfreeliberatelooseloosenrelease

• constricted past participle
• constricted past simple
• constricting present participle
• constricts third person singular