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constrain in German

constrain in German is behindern, einschränken, limitieren — constrain means to make someone do something, using physical force, strong pressure or persuasion.

constrain in German

behindern
verb
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
einschränken
verb
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
limitieren
verb
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.

What does "constrain" mean?

  1. verb To make someone do something, using physical force, strong pressure or persuasion.
  2. verb To keep something within strict limits so that it cannot spread or move freely.
    "But it's not just Castlefield Corridor capacity that constrains services. All the junctions on the lines feeding into the corridor are flat, so they create conflict points as trains pass."
  3. verb To cut down an outcome because there is not enough available to achieve more.
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constrain in a sentence

  • But it's not just Castlefield Corridor capacity that constrains services. All the junctions on the lines feeding into the corridor are flat, so they create conflict points as trains pass.

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What is "constrain" in German?
"constrain" in German is behindern, einschränken, limitieren. constrain means: To make someone do something, using physical force, strong pressure or persuasion.
Are there other ways to say "constrain" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "constrain": behindern, einschränken, limitieren.
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