Inglês

restriction

gb/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/ us/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
B1 Inglês
~ 2300
Aceções
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Nome B1 entity
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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.

Padrão de uso: a restriction on [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'restriction' with 'restraint'. 'Restraint' often means self-control, while 'restriction' is usually an external rule or limit.
Sinónimos
limitation (Often interchangeable, but 'limitation' can also refer to a personal or physical shortcoming, not just an imposed rule.) | constraint (Slightly more formal and often used for abstract or technical limits.)
Antónimos
freedom (Represents the absence of imposed limits or controls.) | permission (Indicates allowance rather than prohibition.)
Colocações
impose restrictions |lift restrictions |under restrictions |travel restrictions |speed restrictions
Temas
law |government |daily life |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • There is a restriction on smoking here.
  • The city made a restriction on parking.
  • The school has a restriction on phones.
Nome B2 action
2

Act of limiting or controlling

The act of making something smaller, less, or limited.

Padrão de uso: the restriction of [something]
Sinónimos
reduction (Focuses more on making something smaller rather than on control.) | control (Broader term for managing or influencing something.)
Antónimos
expansion (The process of increasing in size or scope.) | relaxation (The act of making rules less strict.)
Colocações
restriction of movement |restriction of trade |restriction of growth
Temas
business |science |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
restriction
IPA
GB/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
US/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
Sílabas e acento
re - stric - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stric)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: restriction
  • Plural: restriction, restrictions
Família de palavras
Forms
restrictions noun
Core family
restrict verb B1 restricted adjective restrictive adjective B2
Related words
restrictively adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unrestricted adjective
Advanced or less common
restrictiveness noun
Expressões

impose a restriction

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/ɪmpˈoʊz ə ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
fixed phrase

Put in place a limit or rule

To make a new rule that stops people from doing something.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • The company is under restriction from the authorities until safety checks are complete.
  • He has been under restriction since the incident at work.

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