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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Last year it restricted rare-earth exports to Japan and used the threat of such restrictions as a lever against the U.S. before the two nations reached a truce.

From Barron's

The Journal reported that NewYork-Presbyterian had language in its insurance contracts that restricted insurers from creating health-plan networks that excluded the hospital system.

From The Wall Street Journal

He will not be allowed to use a phone or social media and the only visits he can receive are those by his family, lawyers and medical personnel - which will be restricted to limited periods.

From BBC

Now the Dutch government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s and calling for an EU‑wide 15+ age limit for apps like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

From BBC

Its lower price also reflects the higher shipping costs required to get it to Asian buyers, as well as angst that the U.S. might restrict crude exports to husband energy resources at home.

From The Wall Street Journal

restrict

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