Angličtina

restrict

gb/ɹistɹˈɪkt/ us/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
B1 Angličtina
~ 2200
Významy
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Sloveso B1 action
1

Limit size, amount, or range

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

Vzorec užití: to restrict [something] to [limit]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'restrict' with 'ban'. 'Restrict' means to limit, not completely stop.
Synonyma
limit (General and common term for setting a maximum point.) | curb (Often used when controlling something harmful or undesirable.)
Antonyma
allow (Means to permit without limitation.) | expand (Means to increase size, scope, or freedom instead of limiting it.)
Kolokace
restrict access |restrict movement |restrict use |restrict entry |restrict rights
Témata
rules |control |daily life |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • 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.
Učební příklady
  • 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.
Sloveso formal B2 action
2

Control someone's freedom or actions

To stop someone from doing everything they want.

Vzorec užití: to restrict [someone's] [freedom/movement/actions]
Synonyma
confine (Emphasizes keeping within boundaries or limits of space or activity.) | restrain (Often implies physically holding back or preventing action.)
Antonyma
liberate (Means to set free from restrictions or control.) | permit (Means to allow without imposing controls.)
Kolokace
restrict freedom |restrict movement |restrict rights
Témata
law |politics |rights |relationships
Příklady
  • 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.
Učební příklady
  • 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.
Sloveso technical B2 action
3

Set official limits by law or rule

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

Vzorec užití: to restrict [activity/item] by law/regulation
Synonyma
regulate (Implies control through rules and standards, often by an authority.) | prohibit partially (Indicates forbidding in part rather than completely banning.)
Antonyma
deregulate (Means to remove official rules and restrictions.)
Kolokace
restrict trade |restrict imports |restrict advertising
Témata
law |regulation |policy |politics
Příklady
  • 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.
Učební příklady
  • 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.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
restrict
IPA
GB/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
US/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
re - strict (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (strict)
Tvary slova
Verb
  • Base: restrict
  • 3rd Person Singular: restricts
  • Present Participle: restricting
  • Past: restricted
Příbuzná slova
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
Výrazy

restrict access

1
/ɹistɹˈɪkt ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase

Limit entry or availability

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

Příklady
  • 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.

Příklady
  • 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.

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

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