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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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

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

From Barron's

Restricting internet access not only restricts communication with the outside world, but also limits protesters' ability to mobilise, plan and communicate among each other.

From BBC

Musk later said he would restrict the feature to paying users rather than making it available to all.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Eligibility for means-tested benefits doesn't always become immediately restricted following a change of circumstances, but we encourage all claimants to report changes," a spokesperson added.

From BBC

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