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to constrain
01
to force someone to act in a certain way
Ditransitive: to constrain sb to do sth
02
to impose restrictions or limitations that narrow the range of possibilities or actions available
Transitive: to constrain sth
03
to restrict movement or actions through restraint or confinement
Transitive: to constrain sb/sth
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Example
The rules of the game constrained the players to follow a specific strategy.
The scarcity of resources constrained the company to prioritize its investments carefully.
Social expectations constrained them to conform to traditional gender roles.
Financial limitations constrained us to choose the most cost-effective solution.
The tight deadline constrained the team to work late nights to complete the project on time.
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