LEARNit Dictionary

constrain

verb
OPAL
1
to force somebody to do something or behave in a particular way
مجبور کردن, وادار کردن, تحمیل کردن
2
to limit somebody/something
محدود کردن, مقید کردن
Research has been constrained by a lack of funds.
Men and women are becoming less constrained by stereotyped roles.
There are a number of factors that constrain agricultural development.
She felt constrained from continuing by the threat of losing her job.
see also unconstrained