circunscreve-se
[sir-kun-skrɛ-və-sə]
verb
circumscribes itself; is circumscribed
1. Third person singular present indicative reflexive form of circunscrever; to limit, restrict, or confine oneself within certain boundaries
The project circunscreves itself to a specific budget.
O projeto circunscreve-se a um orçamento específico.
2. In geometry: to draw a line or figure around something, limiting its extent
The circle circunscreves itself around the polygon.
O círculo circunscreve-se ao redor do polígono.
3. To be restricted or confined to a particular scope or area
His influence circunscreves itself to the local community.
Sua influência circunscreve-se à comunidade local.
Related Idioms & Phrases
circunscrever-se ao essencial - to confine oneself to the essentials
circunscrever-se nos limites - to stay within limits
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