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单词 restricting
释义

restrict

verb

re·​strict ri-ˈstrikt How to pronounce restrict (audio)
restricted; restricting; restricts

transitive verb

1
: to confine within bounds : restrain
2
: to place under restrictions as to use or distribution

Synonyms

  • cap
  • circumscribe
  • confine
  • hold down
  • limit
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Example Sentences

Her eye problem restricts her reading. She was told to restrict the amount of salt she uses. The new law restricts smoking in public places. They have accused the government of trying to restrict free speech. They say the government is trying to restrict them from speaking out.
Recent Examples on the Web Along with limiting oil supply, Team Biden is also cheering efforts to restrict demand. James Freeman, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 The comment came amid ongoing debate and efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care. Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2022 Despite Putin’s efforts to restrict rights, his ability to control the narrative in Russia through propagandist tools has paid off. Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, 1 Sep. 2022 Voters already have too little say in their state government, and Common Ground AR will oppose upcoming efforts to restrict that say further, leaders of the group told the Political Animals Club of Northwest Arkansas on Friday. Doug Thompson, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2022 Experts and advocates have said that decision could help block conservative political efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care. Andrew Demillo, ajc, 25 Aug. 2022 Roth oversaw efforts to restrict Evers’ powers during the lame duck session between the election of Evers and his inauguration. Ben Baker, Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 Unite previously supported hotel owners on certain lobbying efforts, such as their efforts to restrict local growth of their common enemy, Airbnb. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 As Wisconsin’s longest-serving Assembly speaker, Republican Robin Vos has presided over efforts to restrict abortions, weaken unions, expand gun rights and push back against COVID-19 mandates. Todd Richmond And David A. Lieb, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin restrictus, past participle of restringere

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

restrict

verb

re·​strict ri-ˈstrikt How to pronounce restrict (audio)
restricted; restricting
: to keep within bounds : set limits to

Legal Definition

restrict

transitive verb

re·​strict
1
: to subject to bounds or limits
restrict the height of buildings
restrict visitation rights
2
: to place under restrictions as to use or distribution
restricted the land to recreational use

restricting

verb

present participle of restrict
as in limiting
to set bounds or an upper limit for will restrict access to the laboratory

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • limiting
  • tightening
  • confining
  • capping
  • blocking
  • hindering
  • impeding
  • circumscribing
  • obstructing
  • narrowing
  • suppressing
  • modifying
  • hampering
  • holding down
  • barring
  • lessening
  • contracting
  • constricting
  • squeezing
  • pinching
  • repressing
  • numbering
  • quelling
  • qualifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • expanding
  • exceeding
  • broadening
  • widening
  • overextending
  • overreaching
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