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- DictionaryRe·strict/rəˈstrik(t)/
verb
- 1. put a limit on; keep under control: "some roads may have to be closed at peak times to restrict the number of visitors"
The meaning of RESTRICT is to confine within bounds : restrain. How to use restrict in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Restrict.
RESTRICT definition: 1. to limit the movements or actions of someone, or to limit something and reduce its size or…. Learn more.
verb (used with object) to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity. Synonyms: obstruct, impede, hinder, hamper, block, check, abridge, restrain, limit, confine, circumscribe. Antonyms: surpass, exceed. restrict. / rɪˈstrɪkt / verb.
A restriction is a law or rule, like the restriction against driving a car without a license. Something that is not permitted is restricted, and this word is often used to designate physical locations that are off limits to the public. You'll often see characters in movies break into restricted areas to obtain secret information.
Definition of restrict verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you restrict someone or their activities to one thing, they can only do, have, or deal with that thing. If you restrict them to one place, they cannot go anywhere else.
1. To keep or confine within physical limits: The inmates are restricted to their cells for 23 hours each day. Food consumption is restricted to the cafeteria. 2. To prevent or prohibit beyond a certain limit or by restriction: The law restricts the use of pesticides. The program restricts unauthorized users from accessing the data.
To keep within certain limits; put certain limitations on; confine. To prevent or prohibit beyond a certain limit or by restriction. The law restricts the use of pesticides. The program restricts unauthorized users from accessing the data.
1. If you restrict something, you put a limit on it in order to reduce it or prevent it becoming too great. [...] 2. To restrict the movement or actions of someone or something means to prevent them from moving or acting freely. [...] 3. If you restrict someone or their activities to one thing, they can only do, have, or deal with that thing.
to limit something: They've brought in new laws to restrict the sale of cigarettes. I restrict myself to one cup of coffee a day. (Definition of restrict from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
