constrain

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/kənˈstreɪn/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/kənˈstreɪn/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kən strān′)

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constrain [sb] to do [sth] v expr (force, restrict [sb])obligar a alguien a hacer algo loc verb + prep
 I would love to work abroad, but my family responsibilities constrain me to stay in this country.
 Me encantaría trabajar en el extranjero, pero mis responsabilidades familiares me obligan a quedarme en este país.
constrain [sb] from doing [sth] v expr (hold [sb] back legally)constreñir a alguien de hacer algo loc verb
 The contract constrained the author from hiring a new agent.
 El contrato constreñía al autor de contratar a un nuevo agente.
constrain [sth]⇒ vtr (limit, restrict [sth])limitar⇒, restringir⇒ vtr
  reducir⇒ vtr
  constreñir⇒ vtr
 The boss has constrained the number of overtime hours allowed each week.
 El jefe limitó la cantidad de horas extras permitidas por semana.
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'constrain' aparece también en las siguientes entradas:
In the English description:
bind - inhibit - straiten
Spanish:
coercer - constreñir - atar

Collocations: constrain [spending, immigration, imports], constrain [access, growth, development], constrain (their) [actions, ability, use], more...

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