restrict
pronunciation
How to pronounce restrict in British English:
UK [rɪˈstrɪkt]
How to pronounce restrict in American English:
US [rɪˈstrɪkt]
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- Verb:
- place restrictions on
- place under restrictions; limit access to
- place limits on (extent or access)
- make more specific
Word Origin
- restrict (v.)
- 1530s, from Latin restrictus, past participle of restringere (see restriction). Regarded 18c. as a Scottishism. Related: Restricted; restricting.
Example
- 1. It has laws that restrict deforestation in the rest .
- 2. New european legislation to limit nitrogen emissions will further restrict their operation .
- 3. This raises suspicions of a joint ivy league policy to restrict asian-american numbers to a particular percentage .
- 4. However , some franchises restrict activity due to their own standards and distinct goals .
- 5. So eu countries want to restrict mandatory rotation to the rating of re-securitisations for the time being , which seems sensible .