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Meaning of 'restrict' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Restrict [ a.]
- Restricted.
2 . Restrict [ v. t.]
- To restrain within bounds; to limit; to confine; as, to restrict worlds to a particular meaning; to restrict a patient to a certain diet.

Meaning of 'restrict' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . restrict [ v]
Meaning (1):
- place restrictions on
Example in sentence:
  • curtail drinking in school
Meaning (2):
- place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Example in sentence:
  • limit the time you can spend with your friends;
  • restrict the use of this parking lot
Meaning (3):
- place under restrictions; limit access to by law
Example in sentence:
  • that area is restricted to security personnel only;
  • this substance is controlled

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