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constrain. ( kənˈstreɪn) vb ( tr) 1. to compel or force, esp by persuasion, circumstances, etc; oblige. 2. to restrain by or as if by force; confine. [C14: from Old French constreindre, from Latin constringere to bind together, from stringere to bind] conˈstrainer n.
Constraint definition: limitation or restriction.. See examples of CONSTRAINT used in a sentence.
constrain something There are a number of factors that constrain agricultural development. be/feel constrained from doing something She felt constrained from continuing by the threat of losing her job.
CONSTRAINT definition: 1. something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits: 2. unnatural…. Learn more.
formal : to use pressure to force (someone) to do something — usually used as (be) constrained. She felt constrained [= (more commonly) felt compelled] to apologize for the harm she'd done. CONSTRAIN meaning: 1 : to limit or restrict (something or someone) often used as (be) constrained; 2 : to use pressure to force (someone) to do something ...
constrain: 1 v hold back Synonyms: cumber , encumber , restrain Types: show 4 types... hide 4 types... bridle put a bridle on curb keep to the curb clog impede the motion of, as with a chain or a burden snaffle fit or restrain with a snaffle Type of: bound , confine , limit , restrain , restrict , throttle , trammel place limits on (extent or ...
constraint (rather formal) a fact or decision that limits what you can do: We have to work within severe constraints of time and money. restraint ( rather formal ) a decision, a rule, an idea, etc. that limits what you can do; the act of limiting something because it is necessary or sensible to do so:
