restrict

[ri-strikt] / rɪˈstrɪkt /

VERB

confine, limit situation or ability to participate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curb decrease define diminish hamper impede inhibit limit narrow reduce regulate restrain shorten

STRONG

bind bound chain check circumscribe constrict contain contract cramp delimit delimitate demarcate encircle enclose inclose moderate modify qualify shrink surround temper tether tie

WEAK

bottle up come down on cool down demark hang up hem in hold back hold down keep within bounds keep within limits pin down prelimit put away put on ice send up shut in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist develop encourage enlarge expand extend free grow help increase lengthen raise

STRONG

let go liberate loose loosen open permit release stretch unbind unfasten unloose untie

Example Sentences

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday that the Strait of Hormuz remains open — suggesting that Iran may be allowing traffic to pass through the strait while restricting only certain vessels, according to Innes.

From MarketWatch

The sum includes cash and payments for options and restricted stockholdings, as well as a newly adopted tax reimbursement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several technology heavyweights have barred staff from running claw agents on work machines, and China's government has restricted state enterprises from using the platform over data security fears.

From Barron's

Internet connectivity has been further restricted since Sunday, according to NetBlocks, an independent organization that tracks internet flows.

From The Wall Street Journal

The probes will look into "failures to take action on forced labour" and whether these burden or restrict US commerce, according to US officials.

From Barron's

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