to constrict
01
sammanpressa, dra ihop
to become less in size or width, creating a sensation of tightness
Intransitive
Exempel
His chest constricts when he experiences high levels of anxiety.
Hans bröst drar ihop sig när han upplever hög ångestnivå.
The blood vessels are constricting in response to the cold weather.
Blodkärlen drar ihop sig som svar på det kalla vädret.
02
sammanpressa, minska
to tighten, squeeze, or narrow down in order to reduce in size
Transitive: to constrict sth
Exempel
The tight bandage constricted the swollen ankle, providing support and reducing inflammation.
Den tighta bandagen snörde ihop den svullna vristen, gav stöd och minskade inflammationen.
The surgeon constricted the blood vessel with surgical clips to control bleeding during the operation.
Kirurgen samman drog blodkärlet med kirurgiska klämmor för att kontrollera blödningen under operationen.
03
begränsa, inskränka
to restrict the things someone can or wants to do
Transitive: to constrict someone's freedoms or abilities
Exempel
The strict rules constricted the students' freedom to express themselves creatively.
De strikta reglerna begränsade elevernas frihet att uttrycka sig kreativt.
Financial constraints constricted their ability to travel and explore new destinations.
Finansiella begränsningar begränsade deras förmåga att resa och utforska nya destinationer.
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