constrain
US /kənˈstreɪn/
UK /kənˈstreɪn/
1.
membatasi, mengekang, menghambat
to severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of
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Budget limitations constrained the project's ambitions.
Keterbatasan anggaran membatasi ambisi proyek.
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He felt constrained by the strict rules.
Dia merasa terbatas oleh aturan ketat.
2.
memaksa, mewajibkan, mengharuskan
to compel or force (someone) toward a particular course of action
:
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He felt constrained to apologize for his rude behavior.
Dia merasa terpaksa meminta maaf atas perilakunya yang kasar.
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Circumstances constrained him to accept the offer.
Keadaan memaksanya menerima tawaran itu.