the act or state of tying/binding with rope or cord; a physical restraint.
荷物の縛りが甘くて中身が飛び出した。
The luggage wasn't tied securely and its contents spilled out.
ロープの縛り方を教わって、船の荷を固定した。
I learned how to tie knots and secured the cargo on the boat.
逃げられないように手の縛りを強くした。
They tied his hands tightly so he couldn't escape.
a restriction, limitation, or rule that constrains actions (e.g., time constraints, budget limits).
このプロジェクトは時間の縛りが厳しい。
This project has tight time constraints.
予算の縛りで新しい設備を導入できなかった。
We couldn't introduce new equipment because of budget restrictions.
規約の縛りが多いと自由に変更できない。
If there are many contractual constraints, you can't make changes freely.
a contractual minimum period or lock-in term (e.g., a two-year contract lock).
スマホの2年縛りがそろそろ終わるので機種変更を考えている。
My two-year phone contract is almost up, so I'm thinking of changing models.
このプランは3年縛りだから途中解約は違約金がかかる。
This plan has a three-year lock-in, so early cancellation incurs a penalty.
縛りを解除するには一定の手続きが必要だ。
You need to take certain steps to lift the lock-in period.