Definition of RESTRICTS

Synonyms & Antonyms for restrict

Synonyms

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limit, restrict, circumscribe, confine mean to set bounds for. limit implies setting a point or line (as in time, space, speed, or degree) beyond which something cannot or is not permitted to go. visits are limited to 30 minutes restrict suggests a narrowing or tightening or restraining within or as if within an encircling boundary. laws intended to restrict the freedom of the press circumscribe stresses a restriction on all sides and by clearly defined boundaries. the work of the investigating committee was carefully circumscribed confine suggests severe restraint and a resulting cramping, fettering, or hampering. our choices were confined by finances

Examples of restrict in a Sentence

Her eye problem restricts her reading. She was told to restrict the amount of salt she uses. The new law restricts smoking in public places. They have accused the government of trying to restrict free speech. They say the government is trying to restrict them from speaking out.

Recent Examples on the Web

But if history is a guide, the GOP leader isn't likely to accept any legislation that would restrict Americans' ability to purchase firearms. — Phillip M. Bailey, The Courier-Journal, "Despite back-to-back mass shootings, McConnell unlikely to accept gun control legislation," 3 Aug. 2019 Republican lawmakers tried restricting public access to all body camera footage during the 2017-2018 session. — Seth A. Richardson, cleveland.com, "GM auto workers are going on strike: The Flyover," 16 Sep. 2019 Maryland’s largest jurisdiction will introduce legislation Tuesday to restrict access to e-cigarettes for young adults and teenagers, joining a growing wave of jurisdictions trying to address underage vaping. — Rebecca Tan, Washington Post, "Anti-vaping bills would close 19 of 22 vape shops in Maryland’s largest jurisdiction," 16 Sep. 2019 Metro has attempted to restrict access but people still frequent the area. — oregonlive, "Portland City council votes to fund cleanup plan on superfund site," 12 Sep. 2019 Large pharmaceutical companies have continually engaged in the strategic accumulation of patents to restrict patient access to more affordable drugs by delaying the entry of generic options into the market. — CNN, "Big Pharma is abusing patents, and it's hurting Americans," 12 Sep. 2019 But business with Iraq is plagued by corruption and security problems ; Jordan and Israel have a peace deal, but few Jordanians support normalizing economic ties, and Israel restricts Jordan’s access to Palestinian territories’ markets. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, "U.S. punishes Syria with sanctions — but allies like Jordan also pay a price," 10 Sep. 2019 State officials have advocated for more regulation of vaping devices, while local governments have already taken steps to restrict access, such as Aspen’s ban on the sale of all flavored nicotine products. — Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, "As death toll increases nationwide, parents confirm Colorado college student was hospitalized with vaping-related illness," 6 Sep. 2019 That includes building a way to restrict access to parts of the site during emergency situations. — Alyssa Newcomb, Fortune, "8chan Tells Congress It’s ‘Voluntarily’ Offline. What’s Next for the Message Board Favored by Mass Shooters," 5 Sep. 2019

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