الإنجليزية

restrict

gb/ɹistɹˈɪkt/ us/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
B1 الإنجليزية
~ 2200
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل B1 action
1

Limit size, amount, or range

To stop something from being too big, too much, or too free.

نمط الاستخدام: to restrict [something] to [limit]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'restrict' with 'ban'. 'Restrict' means to limit, not completely stop.
المرادفات
limit (General and common term for setting a maximum point.) | curb (Often used when controlling something harmful or undesirable.)
الأضداد
allow (Means to permit without limitation.) | expand (Means to increase size, scope, or freedom instead of limiting it.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
restrict access |restrict movement |restrict use |restrict entry |restrict rights
الموضوعات
rules |control |daily life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The school decided to restrict access to the gym after 9 p.m.
  • New laws will restrict the sale of tobacco products to minors.
  • The company restricted the use of social media during work hours.
  • The park has restricted entry to protect wildlife.
  • We had to restrict our spending this month due to budget cuts.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • They restrict cars in this area.
  • The teacher restricts phone use in class.
  • We restrict water use in summer.
  • The city restricts parking here.
  • The shop restricts sales to people over 18.
فعل formal B2 action
2

Control someone's freedom or actions

To stop someone from doing everything they want.

نمط الاستخدام: to restrict [someone's] [freedom/movement/actions]
المرادفات
confine (Emphasizes keeping within boundaries or limits of space or activity.) | restrain (Often implies physically holding back or preventing action.)
الأضداد
liberate (Means to set free from restrictions or control.) | permit (Means to allow without imposing controls.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
restrict freedom |restrict movement |restrict rights
الموضوعات
law |politics |rights |relationships
أمثلة
  • The government has been accused of restricting press freedom.
  • Parents should avoid restricting their children's creativity too much.
  • His injury restricted his ability to play sports.
  • The authorities restricted movement during the curfew.
  • They restricted visitors in the hospital during flu season.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • They restrict our freedom here.
  • The rules restrict what we can do.
  • The police restrict movement at night.
  • The school restricts students from leaving early.
  • We restrict dogs from entering the cafe.
فعل technical B2 action
3

Set official limits by law or rule

To make a rule that limits something by law or order.

نمط الاستخدام: to restrict [activity/item] by law/regulation
المرادفات
regulate (Implies control through rules and standards, often by an authority.) | prohibit partially (Indicates forbidding in part rather than completely banning.)
الأضداد
deregulate (Means to remove official rules and restrictions.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
restrict trade |restrict imports |restrict advertising
الموضوعات
law |regulation |policy |politics
أمثلة
  • The new policy will restrict advertising of junk food to children.
  • Several countries restrict imports to protect local industries.
  • The agreement restricts fishing in certain areas.
  • The law restricts smoking in public places.
  • They restricted the export of certain technologies.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • They restrict smoking in this country.
  • The law restricts selling alcohol to minors.
  • The school restricts phones during exams.
  • The city restricts building near the river.
  • The rules restrict noise after 10 p.m.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
restrict
IPA
GB/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
US/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
المقاطع والنبر
re - strict (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (strict)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
  • Base: restrict
  • 3rd Person Singular: restricts
  • Present Participle: restricting
  • Past: restricted
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
restricts verb restricting verb restricted verb
Core family
restriction noun B1 restrictive adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unrestricted adjective
Advanced or less common
restrictively adverb
التعبيرات

restrict access

1
/ɹistɹˈɪkt ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase

Limit entry or availability

To stop people from getting into a place or using something freely.

أمثلة
  • The website restricts access to premium content.
  • During maintenance, they will restrict access to certain facilities.

restrict movement

1
/ɹistɹˈɪkt mˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase

Limit ability to move freely

To stop people from going where they want.

أمثلة
  • Heavy snow has restricted movement in the city.
  • The injury restricted his movement for weeks.

restrict use

1
/ɹistɹˈɪkt jˈus/
fixed phrase

Limit how something is used

To control how people use something.

أمثلة
  • They restrict use of water during the drought.
  • The app restricts use unless you pay for a subscription.

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