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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To stop this happening, the government brought in new rules to restrict electricity exports when domestic supply could be at risk.

From BBC

Existing fabrication methods often restrict which materials can be used and can compromise the quality of the final device.

From Science Daily

Its chemical behavior can be unpredictable, which has restricted its broader adoption.

From Science Daily

But groups representing landlords say that further tax burdens will restrict the number of homes they can offer which risks pushing rents up.

From BBC

Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause, which restricts officials from accepting gifts from foreign states without congressional consent.

From The Wall Street Journal

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