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Restrict
rɪˈstrɪkt
Restrict definitions
verb
restrict
restricted
restricting
restricts
- limit the size, amount or range of (something); put a limit on
"some roads may have to be closed at peak times to restrict the number of visitors"
limit set/impose limits on keep within bounds keep under control regulate control moderate cut down on- deprive (someone or something) of freedom of movement or action
"they were not restricted from leaving their homes or meeting others"
- limit someone to only doing or having (a particular thing) or staying in (a particular place)
"I shall restrict myself to a single example"
- limit something to (a particular place, time, or group)
"the Zoological Gardens were at first restricted to members and their guests"
- withhold (information) from general disclosure
"at first the Americans tried to restrict news of their involvement in Vietnam"