restricting (B2)

verb / adjective

Pronunciation: rɪˈstrɪktɪŋ

Definition

Limiting the extent, amount, or scope of something; keeping something within certain bounds.

Examples

• The company is restricting overtime pay to cut down on operational costs.

• A restrictive diet can sometimes lead to nutritional deficiencies if not planned carefully.

• They are restricting the number of visitors allowed in the museum at any one time.

How to Use restricting

restricting access to (collocation)

preventing entry or use of a place or resource — "The hotel is restricting access to the pool for non-guests."

be restricting to (collocation)

describing something that feels tight or uncomfortable — "These shoes are quite restricting to my feet."

Synonyms of restricting

Words with a similar meaning to restricting:

• limiting
• curbing
• constraining
• circumscribing

Antonyms of restricting

Words with the opposite meaning to restricting:

• expanding
• liberating

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary