restrict
gb/ɹistɹˈɪkt/ us/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
B1
Англійська
~ 2200
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B1
action
1
Limit size, amount, or range
To stop something from being too big, too much, or too free.
Модель уживання:
to restrict [something] to [limit]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'restrict' with 'ban'. 'Restrict' means to limit, not completely stop.
Синоніми
limit (General and common term for setting a maximum point.)
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curb (Often used when controlling something harmful or undesirable.)
Антоніми
allow (Means to permit without limitation.)
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expand (Means to increase size, scope, or freedom instead of limiting it.)
Словосполучення
restrict access
|restrict movement
|restrict use
|restrict entry
|restrict rights
Теми
rules
|control
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Дієслово
formal
B2
action
2
Control someone's freedom or actions
To stop someone from doing everything they want.
Модель уживання:
to restrict [someone's] [freedom/movement/actions]
Синоніми
confine (Emphasizes keeping within boundaries or limits of space or activity.)
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restrain (Often implies physically holding back or preventing action.)
Антоніми
liberate (Means to set free from restrictions or control.)
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permit (Means to allow without imposing controls.)
Словосполучення
restrict freedom
|restrict movement
|restrict rights
Теми
law
|politics
|rights
|relationships
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Дієслово
technical
B2
action
3
Set official limits by law or rule
To make a rule that limits something by law or order.
Модель уживання:
to restrict [activity/item] by law/regulation
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
deregulate (Means to remove official rules and restrictions.)
Словосполучення
restrict trade
|restrict imports
|restrict advertising
Теми
law
|regulation
|policy
|politics
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
restrict
IPA
GB/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
US/ɹistɹˈɪkt/
Склади й наголос
re - strict (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (strict)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: restrict
- 3rd Person Singular: restricts
- Present Participle: restricting
- Past: restricted
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
restrict access
1/ɹistɹˈɪkt ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
Limit entry or availability
To stop people from getting into a place or using something freely.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- They restrict use of water during the drought.
- The app restricts use unless you pay for a subscription.