restrict
gb/ɹistɹˈɪkt/ us/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
B1
Anglais
~ 2200
korlátoz
VERBE
B1
1
korlátoz
B2
Schéma d’usage :
to restrict [something] to [limit]
The school decided to restrict access to the gym after 9 p.m.
Az iskola úgy döntött, hogy este 9 óra után korlátozza a tornaterembe való bejutást.
New laws will restrict the sale of tobacco products to minors.
Az új törvények korlátozni fogják a dohánytermékek kiskorúaknak történő értékesítését.
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
They restrict cars in this area.
Ezen a területen korlátozzák az autók behajtását.
The teacher restricts phone use in class.
A tanár korlátozza a telefonhasználatot az órán.
We restrict water use in summer.
The city restricts parking here.
The shop restricts sales to people over 18.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'restrict' with 'ban'. 'Restrict' means to limit, not completely stop.
Sens
Limit size, amount, or range
Collocations
restrict access
|restrict movement
|restrict use
|restrict entry
|restrict rights
Synonymes
limit (General and common term for setting a maximum point.)
|
curb (Often used when controlling something harmful or undesirable.)
Antonymes
allow (Means to permit without limitation.)
|
expand (Means to increase size, scope, or freedom instead of limiting it.)
Thèmes
rules
|control
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To stop something from being too big, too much, or too free.
To place limits on the size, amount, or range of something.
VERBE
B2
FORMAL
2
korlátoz
B2
Schéma d’usage :
to restrict [someone's] [freedom/movement/actions]
The government has been accused of restricting press freedom.
A kormányt azzal vádolják, hogy korlátozza a sajtószabadságot.
Parents should avoid restricting their children's creativity too much.
A szülőknek kerülniük kell, hogy túlságosan korlátozzák gyermekeik kreativitását.
His injury restricted his ability to play sports.
The authorities restricted movement during the curfew.
They restricted visitors in the hospital during flu season.
Exemples pédagogiques
They restrict our freedom here.
Itt korlátozzák a szabadságunkat.
The rules restrict what we can do.
A szabályok korlátozzák, hogy mit tehetünk.
The police restrict movement at night.
The school restricts students from leaving early.
We restrict dogs from entering the cafe.
Sens
Control someone's freedom or actions
Collocations
restrict freedom
|restrict movement
|restrict rights
Synonymes
confine (Emphasizes keeping within boundaries or limits of space or activity.)
|
restrain (Often implies physically holding back or preventing action.)
Antonymes
liberate (Means to set free from restrictions or control.)
|
permit (Means to allow without imposing controls.)
Thèmes
law
|politics
|rights
|relationships
Définition
To stop someone from doing everything they want.
To limit the freedom, choices, or actions of someone or something.
VERBE
B2
TECHNICAL
3
korlátoz
B2
Schéma d’usage :
to restrict [activity/item] by law/regulation
The new policy will restrict advertising of junk food to children.
Az új szabályozás korlátozni fogja az egészségtelen ételek gyerekeknek szóló reklámozását.
Several countries restrict imports to protect local industries.
Több ország korlátozza az importot a hazai iparágak védelme érdekében.
The agreement restricts fishing in certain areas.
The law restricts smoking in public places.
They restricted the export of certain technologies.
Exemples pédagogiques
They restrict smoking in this country.
Ebben az országban korlátozzák a dohányzást.
The law restricts selling alcohol to minors.
A törvény korlátozza az alkohol eladását kiskorúaknak.
The school restricts phones during exams.
The city restricts building near the river.
The rules restrict noise after 10 p.m.
Sens
Set official limits by law or rule
Collocations
restrict trade
|restrict imports
|restrict advertising
Synonymes
regulate (Implies control through rules and standards, often by an authority.)
|
prohibit partially (Indicates forbidding in part rather than completely banning.)
Antonymes
deregulate (Means to remove official rules and restrictions.)
Thèmes
law
|regulation
|policy
|politics
Définition
To make a rule that limits something by law or order.
To impose official or legal limitations on an activity, item, or process.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
restrict
API
GB/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
US/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
Syllabes et accentuation
re - strict (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (strict)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: restrict
- 3rd Person Singular: restricts
- Present Participle: restricting
- Past: restricted
Famille de mots
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
Expressions
restrict access
1/ɹistɹˈɪkt ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
Limit entry or availability
To stop people from getting into a place or using something freely.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- They restrict use of water during the drought.
- The app restricts use unless you pay for a subscription.