constrain

US /kənˈstreɪn/
UK /kənˈstreɪn/
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1.

menghalang, membatasi, mengekang

to severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of

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Budget limitations constrained the project's ambitions.
Batasan bajet menghalang cita-cita projek.
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He felt constrained by the strict rules.
Dia berasa terhad oleh peraturan ketat.
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restrictlimitcurbcontrolconfine
2.

memaksa, mewajibkan, mengikat

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 berasa terpaksa meminta maaf atas tingkah lakunya yang kasar.
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Circumstances constrained him to accept the offer.
Keadaan memaksa dia menerima tawaran itu.
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