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restrict

verb

re·​strict ri-ˈstrikt How to pronounce restrict (audio)
restricted; restricting; restricts

transitive verb

1
: to confine within bounds : restrain
2
: to place under restrictions as to use or distribution

Synonyms

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limit, restrict, circumscribe, confine mean to set bounds for.

limit implies setting a point or line (as in time, space, speed, or degree) beyond which something cannot or is not permitted to go.

visits are limited to 30 minutes

restrict suggests a narrowing or tightening or restraining within or as if within an encircling boundary.

laws intended to restrict the freedom of the press

circumscribe stresses a restriction on all sides and by clearly defined boundaries.

the work of the investigating committee was carefully circumscribed

confine suggests severe restraint and a resulting cramping, fettering, or hampering.

our choices were confined by finances

Example Sentences

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.
Recent Examples on the Web Along with limiting oil supply, Team Biden is also cheering efforts to restrict demand. James Freeman, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 The comment came amid ongoing debate and efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care. Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2022 Despite Putin’s efforts to restrict rights, his ability to control the narrative in Russia through propagandist tools has paid off. Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, 1 Sep. 2022 Voters already have too little say in their state government, and Common Ground AR will oppose upcoming efforts to restrict that say further, leaders of the group told the Political Animals Club of Northwest Arkansas on Friday. Doug Thompson, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2022 Experts and advocates have said that decision could help block conservative political efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care. Andrew Demillo, ajc, 25 Aug. 2022 Roth oversaw efforts to restrict Evers’ powers during the lame duck session between the election of Evers and his inauguration. Ben Baker, Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 Unite previously supported hotel owners on certain lobbying efforts, such as their efforts to restrict local growth of their common enemy, Airbnb. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 As Wisconsin’s longest-serving Assembly speaker, Republican Robin Vos has presided over efforts to restrict abortions, weaken unions, expand gun rights and push back against COVID-19 mandates. Todd Richmond And David A. Lieb, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin restrictus, past participle of restringere

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of restrict was in 1535

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