Cerca
to constrict
01
restringere, costringere
to become less in size or width, creating a sensation of tightness
Intransitive
Example
His chest constricts when he experiences high levels of anxiety.
Il suo petto si contrae quando sperimenta alti livelli di ansia.
The blood vessels are constricting in response to the cold weather.
I vasi sanguigni si restringono in risposta al freddo.
02
stringere, restringere
to tighten, squeeze, or narrow down in order to reduce in size
Transitive: to constrict sth
Example
The tight bandage constricted the swollen ankle, providing support and reducing inflammation.
La benda stretta restringe la caviglia gonfia, fornendo supporto e riducendo l'infiammazione.
The surgeon constricted the blood vessel with surgical clips to control bleeding during the operation.
Il chirurgo ha ristretto il vaso sanguigno con clip chirurgiche per controllare il sanguinamento durante l'operazione.
03
restringere
to restrict the things someone can or wants to do
Transitive: to constrict someone's freedoms or abilities
Example
The strict rules constricted the students' freedom to express themselves creatively.
Le regole rigide limitavano la libertà degli studenti di esprimersi in modo creativo.
Financial constraints constricted their ability to travel and explore new destinations.
I vincoli finanziari limitavano la loro capacità di viaggiare e esplorare nuove destinazioni.
