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 surge in cases among migrant workers at a quarry site in Mandera last year led authorities to restrict movement at dusk and dawn when sandflies are most active.

From Barron's

It said it had restricted trading and withdrawals for the 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the glitch.

From BBC

Lawmakers and mental health professionals are exploring other ways to restrict the use of AI in mental healthcare.

From Los Angeles Times

And, with the typical insider seller being restricted from selling stock for a number of months, the end of their “lockup period” might coincide with the shares already being owned by index funds.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was in an "age restricted" block of flats for over-70s, built and run by one of the biggest developers in the country, McCarthy Stone.

From BBC

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