restrict
gb/ɹistɹˈɪkt/ us/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
B1
Inglês
~ 2200
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo
B1
action
1
Limit size, amount, or range
To stop something from being too big, too much, or too free.
Padrão de uso:
to restrict [something] to [limit]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'restrict' with 'ban'. 'Restrict' means to limit, not completely stop.
Sinónimos
limit (General and common term for setting a maximum point.)
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curb (Often used when controlling something harmful or undesirable.)
Antónimos
allow (Means to permit without limitation.)
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expand (Means to increase size, scope, or freedom instead of limiting it.)
Colocações
restrict access
|restrict movement
|restrict use
|restrict entry
|restrict rights
Temas
rules
|control
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Verbo
formal
B2
action
2
Control someone's freedom or actions
To stop someone from doing everything they want.
Padrão de uso:
to restrict [someone's] [freedom/movement/actions]
Sinónimos
confine (Emphasizes keeping within boundaries or limits of space or activity.)
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restrain (Often implies physically holding back or preventing action.)
Antónimos
liberate (Means to set free from restrictions or control.)
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permit (Means to allow without imposing controls.)
Colocações
restrict freedom
|restrict movement
|restrict rights
Temas
law
|politics
|rights
|relationships
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Verbo
technical
B2
action
3
Set official limits by law or rule
To make a rule that limits something by law or order.
Padrão de uso:
to restrict [activity/item] by law/regulation
Sinónimos
regulate (Implies control through rules and standards, often by an authority.)
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prohibit partially (Indicates forbidding in part rather than completely banning.)
Antónimos
deregulate (Means to remove official rules and restrictions.)
Colocações
restrict trade
|restrict imports
|restrict advertising
Temas
law
|regulation
|policy
|politics
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
restrict
IPA
GB/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
US/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
Sílabas e acento
re - strict (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (strict)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: restrict
- 3rd Person Singular: restricts
- Present Participle: restricting
- Past: restricted
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
restrict access
1/ɹistɹˈɪkt ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
Limit entry or availability
To stop people from getting into a place or using something freely.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- They restrict use of water during the drought.
- The app restricts use unless you pay for a subscription.