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be bounded

[/bi ˈbaʊndɪd/]
verb phrase
ser limitado; estar delimitado
1. To have fixed or defined limits; to be restricted within certain boundaries
The property is bounded by a fence on all sides.
A propriedade é delimitada por uma cerca em todos os lados.
2. In mathematics, to have an upper or lower limit
The function is bounded between 0 and 1.
A função é limitada entre 0 e 1.
3. To be under an obligation or constraint
We are bounded by the terms of the contract.
Estamos obrigados pelos termos do contrato.
Synonyms
be limitedbe restrictedbe confinedbe constrained
Antonyms
be unboundedbe unlimitedbe freebe unrestricted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser limitado; estar delimitado
Standard usage in both mathematical and general contexts
Portugal
ser limitado; estar delimitado
Same as standard Portuguese; 'estar limitado' also used for temporary state

Related Idioms & Phrases

be bounded by law
be bounded by duty
be bounded by circumstances
within bounded limits
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