Pronunciation: /kənˈstreɪn/
noun a limitation or restriction
A1 The constraints of the project deadline made it difficult to complete on time.
A2 The financial constraints prevented us from expanding the business.
B1 The legal constraints of the contract were clearly outlined in the agreement.
B2 The budget constraints required us to find cost-effective solutions.
C1 The constraints of the market forced us to reevaluate our business strategy.
C2 The constraints of time and resources made it challenging to meet the project requirements.
verb to compel or force someone to follow a particular course of action
A1 I am constrained by my budget and cannot afford to go on vacation this year.
A2 The rules of the game constrain how players can move their pieces.
B1 The company's policy constrains employees from using social media during work hours.
B2 The contract constrains the contractor from sharing confidential information with third parties.
C1 The government's regulations constrain the amount of pollution that factories can emit.
C2 The artist felt constrained by the expectations of critics and fans, leading to a creative block.
formal The budget constraints prevented the company from expanding further.
informal I can't go out tonight, my budget is constrained.
slang I'm so broke, my wallet is constrained.
figurative Her fear of failure constrained her from taking risks in her career.
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