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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While the ban has resolved the problem in the restricted areas, concerns have been raised by some that it has simply shunted the issue elsewhere.

From BBC

The ministry also launched a probe into U.S. practices hindering renewable-energy trade, citing restricted exports and cooperation.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Pentagon countered that such prohibitions were unnecessary because military policies or laws already restricted such uses, and pushed for an agreement in which the military could use the AI in all legal applications.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Asia, the region most reliant on Middle Eastern energy, China, South Korea and Thailand have restricted fuel exports.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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