einengen — meaning in English

English meaning

• constrict verb To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
• contract noun A written or spoken agreement, especially one intended to be enforceable by law.
• hem noun The folded and stitched edge of a piece of clothing or fabric, meant to stop it from fraying.

Senses

einengen is used for these senses in English:

• constrict (ambitransitive) To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
• contract (ambitransitive) To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.
• hem (transitive) To shut in, enclose, confine; to surround something or someone in a confining way.
• hold back (idiomatic, transitive) To delay the progress of, especially in school.

constrict — full definition

1. verb To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
2. verb To coil around (prey) in order to asphyxiate it. (of a snake)
3. verb To limit or restrict.

contract — full definition

1. noun A written or spoken agreement, especially one intended to be enforceable by law.
2. verb To become smaller, tighter, or shorter.
3. verb To catch or develop an illness.
4. verb To arrange for work to be done under a formal agreement.

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