restriction
gb/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/ us/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
B1
English
~ 2300
korlátozás
NOUN
B1
1
korlátozás
B2
Usage pattern:
a restriction on [something]
The government has imposed new restrictions on large gatherings.
A kormány új korlátozásokat vezetett be a nagy létszámú összejövetelekre.
There are strict restrictions on bringing food into the country.
Szigorú korlátozások vonatkoznak az élelmiszerek országba történő behozatalára.
Due to health concerns, the school placed restrictions on playground use.
Learner examples
There is a restriction on smoking here.
Itt dohányzási korlátozás van érvényben.
The city made a restriction on parking.
A város parkolási korlátozást vezetett be.
The school has a restriction on phones.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'restriction' with 'restraint'. 'Restraint' often means self-control, while 'restriction' is usually an external rule or limit.
Meaning
Rule or law that limits actions
Collocations
impose restrictions
|lift restrictions
|under restrictions
|travel restrictions
|speed restrictions
Synonyms
limitation (Often interchangeable, but 'limitation' can also refer to a personal or physical shortcoming, not just an imposed rule.)
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constraint (Slightly more formal and often used for abstract or technical limits.)
Antonyms
freedom (Represents the absence of imposed limits or controls.)
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permission (Indicates allowance rather than prohibition.)
Themes
law
|government
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A rule or law that says you cannot do something or can only do it in a certain way.
An official rule, law, or condition that limits or controls what people can do.
NOUN
B2
2
korlátozás
B2
Usage pattern:
the restriction of [something]
The restriction of trade had a negative impact on the economy.
A kereskedelem korlátozása negatív hatással volt a gazdaságra.
Environmental groups are calling for the restriction of plastic use.
A környezetvédő csoportok a műanyaghasználat korlátozását követelik.
The project faced restriction of funding due to budget cuts.
Learner examples
The restriction of water use helped the town.
A vízhasználat korlátozása segített a városnak.
There was a restriction of car traffic in the city.
A városban korlátozták az autóforgalmat.
They asked for a restriction of noise at night.
Meaning
Act of limiting or controlling
Collocations
restriction of movement
|restriction of trade
|restriction of growth
Synonyms
reduction (Focuses more on making something smaller rather than on control.)
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control (Broader term for managing or influencing something.)
Antonyms
expansion (The process of increasing in size or scope.)
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relaxation (The act of making rules less strict.)
Themes
business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of making something smaller, less, or limited.
The act of limiting, controlling, or reducing the size, amount, or range of something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
restriction
IPA
GB/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
US/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
Syllables & stress
re - stric - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stric)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: restriction
- Plural: restriction, restrictions
Word family
Forms
restrictions
noun
Core family
Related words
restrictively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unrestricted
adjective
Advanced or less common
restrictiveness
noun
Expressions
impose a restriction
1/ɪmpˈoʊz ə ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
fixed phrase
Put in place a limit or rule
To make a new rule that stops people from doing something.
Examples
- The council imposed a restriction on building heights.
- They imposed restrictions to protect the environment.
lift a restriction
1/lˈɪft ə ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
fixed phrase
Remove an existing limit or rule
To end a rule that stopped people from doing something.
Examples
- The government decided to lift the restriction on public events.
- They lifted the restriction after the repairs were finished.
under restriction
1/ˈʌndɚ ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
fixed phrase
Being subject to a limit or rule
When someone or something must follow a rule that limits them.
Examples
- The company is under restriction from the authorities until safety checks are complete.
- He has been under restriction since the incident at work.