constrain
/kənˈstreɪn/
verb
- To limit or restrict someone or something.
- Laws constrain what companies can do with personal data.
- The tight budget constrained their ability to hire new staff.
- Her fear of failure constrained her from trying new things.
- To force someone to do something by limiting their choices.
- They were constrained by their contract to finish the project on time.
- The circumstances constrained her to accept the job offer.
- He felt constrained to follow the rules, even though he disagreed with them.