restriction
gb/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/ us/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
B1
Engelsk
~ 2300
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Substantiv
B1
entity
1
Rule or law that limits actions
A rule or law that says you cannot do something or can only do it in a certain way.
Bruksmønster:
a restriction on [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'restriction' with 'restraint'. 'Restraint' often means self-control, while 'restriction' is usually an external rule or limit.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
freedom (Represents the absence of imposed limits or controls.)
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permission (Indicates allowance rather than prohibition.)
Ordkombinasjoner
impose restrictions
|lift restrictions
|under restrictions
|travel restrictions
|speed restrictions
Temaer
law
|government
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The government has imposed new restrictions on large gatherings.
- There are strict restrictions on bringing food into the country.
- Due to health concerns, the school placed restrictions on playground use.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- There is a restriction on smoking here.
- The city made a restriction on parking.
- The school has a restriction on phones.
Substantiv
B2
action
2
Act of limiting or controlling
The act of making something smaller, less, or limited.
Bruksmønster:
the restriction of [something]
Synonymer
reduction (Focuses more on making something smaller rather than on control.)
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control (Broader term for managing or influencing something.)
Antonymer
expansion (The process of increasing in size or scope.)
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relaxation (The act of making rules less strict.)
Ordkombinasjoner
restriction of movement
|restriction of trade
|restriction of growth
Temaer
business
|science
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The restriction of trade had a negative impact on the economy.
- Environmental groups are calling for the restriction of plastic use.
- The project faced restriction of funding due to budget cuts.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The restriction of water use helped the town.
- There was a restriction of car traffic in the city.
- They asked for a restriction of noise at night.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
restriction
IPA
GB/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
US/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
Stavelser og trykk
re - stric - tion (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stric)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: restriction
- Plural: restriction, restrictions
Ordfamilie
Forms
restrictions
noun
Core family
Related words
restrictively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unrestricted
adjective
Advanced or less common
restrictiveness
noun
Uttrykk
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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- The company is under restriction from the authorities until safety checks are complete.
- He has been under restriction since the incident at work.