narrowing

• Décrit ce qui devient plus étroit en largeur, en volume ou en portée, ou l'action de rétrécir, de restreindre ou de limiter.

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.

   qui se rétrécit

   • 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.

   Synonymesconstrictingdwindlingshrinkingtaperingtightening

   Antonymesbroadeningexpandingwidening

2. Tending to constrict freedomC1formal

   Describing circumstances or conditions that limit options or restrict freedom.

   qui restreint la liberté

   • 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.

   Synonymesconfiningconstrainingconstrictinglimitingrestrictive

   Antonymesbroadeningexpandingwidening

• Nom désignant le processus ou le fait de devenir plus étroit, de réduire la largeur, ou l'action de rétrécir quelque chose ; également, une diminution, une restriction ou un resserrement.

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.

   Rétrécissement (processus)

   • 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.

   Synonymesconstrictioncontractionlesseningreductionshrinkagetaperingtightening

   Antonymesbroadeningexpansionwidening

2. Reduction in widthB2formal

   A decrease in the width of something.

   Rétrécissement

   • 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.

   Synonymesconstrictioncontractionreductiontaperingtightening

   Antonymesbroadeningexpansionwidening

3. Act of making narrowerB2formal

   The act of making something narrower in size or scope.

   rétrécissement

   • 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.

   Synonymesconstrictioncontractionreductionrestrictiontaperingtightening

   Antonymesbroadeningenlargementexpansionwidening

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire la largeur de quelque chose ou de restreindre le champ, la portée ou les possibilités de quelque chose.

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.

   Rétrécir (rendre moins large)

   • 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.

   Synonymesconstrictcontractdiminishreducetaperthintighten

   Antonymesbroadenwiden

2. Limit or restrictB1formal

   To reduce the number of possibilities or options.

   Limiter ou restreindre

   • 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.

   Synonymesconfineconstrictfocuslimitreducerestricttighten

   Antonymesbroadenexpandextendwiden

Variantes phrasalnarrow down