1. To impose or include additional limitations, restrictions, or conditions on a process, system, or project
We need to add constraints to the budget to control spending.
Precisamos adicionar restrições ao orçamento para controlar os gastos.
2. In programming/databases: to define additional rules or parameters that limit data or operations
The developer decided to add constraints to the database table to ensure data integrity.
O desenvolvedor decidiu adicionar restrições à tabela do banco de dados para garantir a integridade dos dados.
3. To set additional boundaries or requirements that must be satisfied
The project manager asked to add constraints regarding timeline and resources.
O gerente de projeto pediu para adicionar restrições quanto ao cronograma e aos recursos.