restricted
rɪˈstrɪktɪd
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Definition of restricted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
authorized accessavailable only to certain authorized groups or individuals
  • The restricted files require a password to open.
exclusive limited
2.
limitationlimited in extent, number, scope, or action
  • Access to the private club is restricted to members only..
constrained limited
3.
regulated areadenoting an area with specific regulations or limits
  • Parking is restricted to two hours in this zone.
controlled regulated
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Expressions with restricted

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limited to certain people or conditions, not freely open to everyone
This is a restricted access area for staff members only.
place where only certain people are allowed to enter
You cannot go into the restricted area without a badge.
state of having limited ability to move body or travel freely
The clinic provides special services for patients with restricted mobility.
condition where a person or animal cannot move body parts freely
After the accident, he experienced restricted movement in his shoulder.
area where entry or actions are limited by official rules
Only authorized staff may enter the restricted zone behind the fence.
company shares not transferable until conditions are met
He received restricted stock as part of his compensation.

Origin of restricted

Latin, re- (again) + stringere (to bind)

Terms with restricted included in their meaning

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accessible
not closed or restricted allowing access
small space
neatly fitted into a restricted space
self direction
condition of not being held captive or restricted in choices
restricted
having certain limits placed upon it
space
uncomfortably small or restricted in space
exclusive event
event restricted to invited guests only
technology
version with restricted features or capabilities
membership
restricted to people who are members

Examples of restricted in a sentence

  • Only restricted documents were discussed in the meeting.
  • The area is restricted due to safety concerns.
  • Her diet is restricted to vegetables and fruits.
  • Access to the restricted area is prohibited.
  • The restricted section contains confidential files.

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  1. French:restreint, réservé, ...
  2. German:eingeschränkt, beschränkt, ...
  3. Italian:riservato, regolamentato, ...
  4. Spanish:restringido, regulado, ...
  5. Portuguese:restrito, limitado, ...
  6. Chinese:受限的, 有限的, ...
  7. Japanese:制限された, 限られた, ...
  8. Arabic:مَقْصُور, مُقَيَّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְסוּגָר, מוּגְבָּל, ...
  10. Russian:ограниченный, регламентированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обмежений, ...
  12. Hindi:पहुँच-सीमित, प्रतिबंधित, ...
restrict
rɪˈstrɪkt

Definition of restrict - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
limitationsconfine someone or something within boundaries
  • The zoo restricts animals to their enclosures.
confine curtail limit
2.
informationlimit information from being shared
  • The report was restricted to senior management.
censor suppress withhold
3.
access grouplimit who can do or access something
  • They restrict entry to members only.
bar gatekeep lock down
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limit what someone is allowed to do
The new dormitory curfew really restricts our freedom to socialize after class.

Origin of restrict

Latin, re (again) + strict (tighten)

Examples of restrict in a sentence

  • Parents often restrict screen time for their children.
  • Access to the data was restricted by the government.
  • The company restricted the information to authorized personnel only.
  • The app restricts access to premium features.
  • New rules restrict who may attend the ceremony.

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  1. French:restreindre, ...
  2. German:beschränken, zurückhalten, ...
  3. Italian:confinare, vincolare, ...
  4. Spanish:restringir, controlar, ...
  5. Portuguese:restringir, limitar o acesso, ...
  6. Chinese:限制, 控制, ...
  7. Japanese:制限する, 限定する, ...
  8. Arabic:حَصَرَ, مَنَعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַגְבִּיל, לְהַגְבִּיל, ...
  10. Russian:ограничивать, ограничить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обмежувати, обмежити, ...
  12. Hindi:सीमित करना, प्रतिबंधित करना, ...
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