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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A number of negatives experienced by fans - including inadequate facilities for fans with disabilities, restricted access to toilets, and travel bans - break Uefa's own rules and guidelines.

From BBC

He has now also called for a trial to compare weight-loss injections with bariatric surgery, where the size of the stomach is restricted to reduce appetite.

From BBC

On Thursday, his office said a government decree has taken effect to "restrict the import of drones via postal traffic and express shipments, due to the high risk they pose to national security and defense."

From Barron's

Ministers have criticised the closure of bank branches, arguing it restricts access to cash for elderly and vulnerable people.

From BBC

This included plans to restrict government subsidies for low emission vehicles to those built in Europe, as well as measures forcing corporate fleets to favour European-made cars.

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