1. To make limitations, restrictions, or boundaries more stringent or greater in number or severity
The new regulations will increase constraints on industrial emissions.
As novas regulamentações aumentarão as restrições sobre emissões industriais.
2. To add more limitations or requirements that reduce flexibility or freedom of action
Budget cuts will increase constraints on the project timeline.
Os cortes orçamentários aumentarão as restrições no cronograma do projeto.