1. to limit or restrict someone or something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘constrain’
2. to force someone to act in a particular way
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘constrain’

Examples

• The budget constrains our ability to hire new employees.
• Her injury constrains her movement significantly.
• The law constrains companies from polluting the environment.
• Time constrains what we can accomplish today.
• Social pressure constrains him to conform to expectations.
• The narrow hallway constrains the flow of people.
• Bad weather constrains outdoor activities.