B2verb 2K

Restrict

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈstrɪkt/","/rɪˈstrɪkts/","/rɪˈstrɪktɪd/","/rɪˈstrɪktɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈstrɪkt/","/rɪˈstrɪkts/","/rɪˈstrɪktɪd/","/rɪˈstrɪktɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Restrict

to limit the size, amount or range of something

In simple words: to limit or control something

Restrict in a sentence

• The new law will restrict the use of plastic bags in the city.
• The doctor decided to restrict his patient's diet for better health.
• You should restrict access to sensitive information for security reasons.
• Some websites restrict content based on your geographic location.
• To help him focus, she decided to restrict the number of distractions in his environment.

How to use Restrict

Typically used in formal and neutral contexts, 'restrict' can refer to limitations on rights, access, or actions. It may not be appropriate in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

restrict + object

Memory hint

Think of 'restrict' as 're-string' — putting new limits on what you can say or do.

Related words

Collocations with Restrict

• greatly
• seriously
• severely
• attempt to
• seek to
• try to
• to
• an attempt to restrict something
• measures to restrict something
• greatly
• seriously
• severely
• attempt to
• seek to
• try to
• to
• an attempt to restrict something
• measures to restrict something

Synonyms for Restrict

• impede

Opposites of Restrict

• allow
• permit
• liberate

Common mistakes with Restrict

• Confused with 'restrictive' which describes something that limits.
• Using 'restrict' without an object, which is incorrect.
• Mixing up with 'refuse', which has a different meaning.

Frequently asked questions about Restrict

What does Restrict mean?

to limit or control something

What is the definition of Restrict?

to limit the size, amount or range of something

How do you use Restrict in a sentence?

The new law will restrict the use of plastic bags in the city.

Can you give another example of Restrict?

The doctor decided to restrict his patient's diet for better health.

What are synonyms for Restrict?

Common alternatives include impede.

What is the opposite of Restrict?

Opposite meanings include allow, permit, liberate.

What words go with Restrict?

It commonly pairs with greatly, seriously, severely, attempt to, seek to, try to, to, an attempt to restrict something, measures to restrict something, greatly, seriously, severely, attempt to, seek to, try to, to, an attempt to restrict something, measures to restrict something.

What are common mistakes when using Restrict?

Confused with 'restrictive' which describes something that limits. Using 'restrict' without an object, which is incorrect. Mixing up with 'refuse', which has a different meaning.

How do you pronounce Restrict?

US: /["/rɪˈstrɪkt/","/rɪˈstrɪkts/","/rɪˈstrɪktɪd/","/rɪˈstrɪktɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈstrɪkt/","/rɪˈstrɪkts/","/rɪˈstrɪktɪd/","/rɪˈstrɪktɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Restrict?

Typically used in formal and neutral contexts, 'restrict' can refer to limitations on rights, access, or actions. It may not be appropriate in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Restrict?

"Restrict" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.