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Meanings of constrain in English

Catalan
endurir-se
Spanish
restringir

Restrict.

endurir-se

Hold back.

Usage of constrain in English
1
I think at the international level, we need some rules that constrain.
Wired
2
We also need to constrain these systems to support our fundamental values.
Wired
3
Yet if internal factors constrain evolution, they are hardly a minor issue.
The Structure of Evolutionary Theory
4
Anthropogenic noise pollution is increasing and can constrain acoustic communication in animals.
Pubmed
5
Limited foldable display productivity will constrain Samsung, industry officials and analysts say.
Reuters
6
But it said a lack of listings could constrain the market there.
Radio NZ
7
I would not ask others to constrain it, or constrain it myself.
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams
8
Kim Il Sung of N. Korea to attack, rather than constrain him.
The new yorker
9
The president is exempt from conflict-of-interest laws that constrain other office holders.
The Guardian
10
While ordinances are in place to constrain urban sprawl, Falkner still worries.
Reuters
11
He could scarcely constrain himself to the formal bow which courtesy required.
Princess
12
Every time Benjamin looked at Huff, he had to constrain his anger.
Rebel island
13
And, I say, let the love of Christ constrain us to this.
The Jerusalem Sinner Saved; or, Good News for the Vilest of Men
14
I cannot constrain you to alter your life or your accustomed ways.
The Forged Coupon, and Other Stories
15
His system does not constrain him to hermit-like austerity or Puritanic grimace.
The Eclipse of Faith; Or, A Visit to a Religious Sceptic
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Christopher will have to conquer and constrain all these,-ifhe be able.
Past and Present
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Translations for constrain
Constrain through the time
Constrain across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common