constrain
US /kənˈstreɪn/
UK /kənˈstreɪn/
1.
restringir, limitar, constranger
to severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of
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Budget limitations constrained the project's ambitions.
As limitações orçamentárias restringiram as ambições do projeto.
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He felt constrained by the strict rules.
Ele se sentiu constrangido pelas regras rígidas.
2.
constranger, forçar, obrigar
to compel or force (someone) toward a particular course of action
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He felt constrained to apologize for his rude behavior.
Ele se sentiu constrangido a pedir desculpas por seu comportamento rude.
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Circumstances constrained him to accept the offer.
As circunstâncias o constrangeram a aceitar a oferta.