constrain

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Constrain' carries the idea of a restriction or limit. If something constrains you, it stops you from doing exactly what you want to do, like a short deadline can constrain the quality of a project.

Examples in Different Contexts

In project management, budget limits can 'constrain' what is achievable. A project manager might mention, 'Our ambitions are constrained by our current funding.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

While our initial concept for the artwork was ambitious, we might have overestimated our capabilities. Maybe, we need to simplify.

Response:

Yes, maybe these complicated techniques are constraining our ability to express the concept. Simplifying could be key.

Business

Scenario:

Our marketing campaign isn't generating the results we expected. We might have to reconsider our resources allocation.

Response:

Are our limited resources constraining us? Maybe we could redistribute the budget.