corset
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corset
A close-fitting garment that shapes and supports the upper body in order to create a certain figure. It was worn historically and is also used today in fashion and as lingerie.
Für das historische Kostüm musste die Schauspielerin ein enges Korsett tragen.
For the historical costume, the actress had to wear a tight corset.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Korsett' from the context. If it is about fashion or history, it means the garment. In connection with rules or finances, it is a metaphor for restriction. If doctors are talking about it, it is a medical aid.
Die Firma steckt in einem starren Korsett aus alten Vorschriften.
The company is stuck in a rigid corset of old regulations.
In the figurative meaning, 'Korsett' is often combined with the adjective 'eng' (tight/narrow) or 'starr' (rigid). A typical phrase is 'jemanden oder etwas in ein Korsett zwängen' (to force someone or something into a corset/set of constraints).
Kreative Künstler lassen sich nicht gerne in ein enges Korsett zwängen.
Creative artists do not like to be forced into a tight corset.
When referring to the garment, the verbs 'tragen' (to wear) or 'schnüren' (to lace up) are often used. The person wearing it is the subject.
Früher mussten Frauen täglich ein Korsett schnüren.
In the past, women had to lace up a corset every day.
restriction / qualification
'Einschränkung' and 'Korsett' can both express that freedom or possibilities become smaller. 'Einschränkung' is the normal, neutral word for a limit or restriction. 'Korsett' is used figuratively here: It means a tight system of rules or circumstances that strongly restricts someone or something. 'Korsett' sounds stronger and often more critical than 'Einschränkung'. For individual limits, 'Einschränkung' usually fits best; for an entire tight set of rules, 'Korsett' fits better.
Das enge Korsett der Vorschriften lässt dem Team kaum eigene Entscheidungen.
The tight corset of regulations leaves the team hardly any room for its own decisions.
Wegen der neuen Einschränkung dürfen nur zehn Personen an dem Kurs teilnehmen.
Because of the new restriction, only ten people may take part in the course.