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.
corset / constraints
In a figurative sense, a system of rules, regulations, or circumstances that severely restricts freedom or development.
Das knappe Budget zwängt das Projekt in ein enges finanzielles Korsett.
The tight budget forces the project into a narrow financial corset.
brace
A medical orthosis worn to support, relieve, or correct the spine or torso.
Nach der Wirbelsäulen-OP musste er für mehrere Monate ein medizinisches Korsett tragen.
After the spinal surgery, he had to wear a medical brace for several months.
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.
