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constrain in Portuguese

constrain in Portuguese is restringir, apertar, constranger — constrain means to make someone do something, using physical force, strong pressure or persuasion.

constrain in Portuguese

restringir
verb
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
apertar
verb
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
constranger
verb
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
confinar
verb
(transitive) To keep within close bounds; to confine.
restringir
verb
(transitive) To keep within close bounds; to confine.

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.
  3. verb To cut down an outcome because there is not enough available to achieve more.
    "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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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 Portuguese?
"constrain" in Portuguese is restringir, apertar, constranger. constrain means: To make someone do something, using physical force, strong pressure or persuasion.
Are there other ways to say "constrain" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "constrain": restringir, apertar, constranger, confinar.
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