Restrict

/rɪˈstrɪkt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to limit the movements or actions of someone or something.

The new law will restrict the sale of alcohol to minors.

to confine or limit something within certain bounds.

The company decided to restrict access to sensitive information.

to impose limits on something.

They had to restrict their spending due to budget cuts.

to prevent someone from doing something.

The doctor advised her to restrict her physical activities during recovery.

to control or regulate something.

The school may restrict the use of mobile phones during class hours.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'restringere', from 're-' meaning ‘back’ + 'stringere' meaning ‘to bind’.

restrict access

To limit who can enter a certain place or use a certain resource.

restrict information

To limit the availability or transparency of certain data or information.

restrict movement

To limit the ability to move freely.

restriction

The act of limiting or controlling something.

restrictive

Imposing restrictions or limitations.

To cut back on something.

I'm really trying to restrict my spending this month.

To put someone on a leash metaphorically.

My boss likes to restrict creativity in the office.