Ingles

restriction

gb/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/ us/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
B1 Ingles
~ 2300
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan 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.

Padron ng paggamit: a restriction on [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'restriction' with 'restraint'. 'Restraint' often means self-control, while 'restriction' is usually an external rule or limit.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
freedom (Represents the absence of imposed limits or controls.) | permission (Indicates allowance rather than prohibition.)
Mga kolokasyon
impose restrictions |lift restrictions |under restrictions |travel restrictions |speed restrictions
Mga tema
law |government |daily life |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • There is a restriction on smoking here.
  • The city made a restriction on parking.
  • The school has a restriction on phones.
Pangngalan B2 action
2

Act of limiting or controlling

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

Padron ng paggamit: the restriction of [something]
Mga kasingkahulugan
reduction (Focuses more on making something smaller rather than on control.) | control (Broader term for managing or influencing something.)
Mga kasalungat
expansion (The process of increasing in size or scope.) | relaxation (The act of making rules less strict.)
Mga kolokasyon
restriction of movement |restriction of trade |restriction of growth
Mga tema
business |science |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
restriction
IPA
GB/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
US/ɹistɹˈɪkʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
re - stric - tion (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stric)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: restriction
  • Plural: restriction, restrictions
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon

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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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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