The meaning of RESTRICT is to confine within bounds : restrain. How to use restrict in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Restrict.

RESTRICT definition: to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity. See examples of restrict used in a sentence.

Phrasal verb restrict yourself to something (Definition of restrict from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of restrict verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To prevent or prohibit beyond a certain limit or by restriction: The law restricts the use of pesticides. The program restricts unauthorized users from accessing the data. See Synonyms at limit. [Latin …

to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity. re•strict′er, re•stric′tor, n. curb, circumscribe, abridge, restrain. free. In Lists: IELTS Voc1, more... Synonyms: restrain, curb, …

RESTRICT meaning: 1 : to limit the amount or range of (something) often used as (be) restricted; 2 : to prevent (someone) from doing something

To keep or confine within physical limits: The inmates are restricted to their cells for 23 hours each day. Food consumption is restricted to the cafeteria. 2. To prevent or prohibit beyond a certain limit or by …

If you restrict someone or their activities to one thing, they can only do, have, or deal with that thing. If you restrict them to one place, they cannot go anywhere else.

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English re‧strict /rɪˈstrɪkt/ W3 AWL verb [transitive] 1 to limit or control the size, amount, or range of something The new law restricts the sale of hand guns. You …