Restrict - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- place under restrictions; limit access to by law (syn: control)
Extra examples
Her eye problem restricts her reading.
She was told to restrict the amount of salt she uses.
The new law restricts smoking in public places.
They have accused the government of trying to restrict free speech.
They say the government is trying to restrict them from speaking out.
His power was restricted within narrow limits.
Certain information is restricted to government officials.
The new law restricts the sale of hand guns.
You may need to restrict access to certain files (=limit the number of people who can read them).
The agreement will restrict competition.
In future we will restrict class sizes to 20 students.
The cramped living conditions severely restricted the children's freedom to play.
The rule presupposes a need to restrict student access to the library.
The government was accused of using the law to restrict individual freedom
Would it make sense for the city authorities to further restrict parking?
Word forms
I/you/we/they: restrict
he/she/it: restricts
present participle: restricting
past tense: restricted
past participle: restricted
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