restrict (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈstrɪkt/

Definition

To keep something within limits, such as by rules, laws, or physical boundaries.

Examples

• The new law will restrict the sale of certain weapons.

• We had to restrict our spending to fit our budget.

• The doctor advised him to restrict his diet to low-fat foods.

How to Use restrict

restrict to (prepositional phrase)

To limit something to a particular group, place, or range. — "The doctor recommended that she restrict her diet to fruits and vegetables."

restrict from (prepositional phrase)

To prevent someone or something from doing or having something. — "The court order will restrict him from contacting the victim."

restrict something (collocation)

To place limitations on something. — "We need to restrict the amount of sugar in our diet."

Synonyms of restrict

Words with a similar meaning to restrict:

• limit
• confine
• curb
• constrain
• prohibit

Antonyms of restrict

Words with the opposite meaning to restrict:

• allow
• expand
• unfetter

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