restrict
🇺🇸
/rɪˈstrɪkt/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈstrɪkt/
verb
B2
to limit something
The law will restrict how much water you can use.
B2
to stop free movement or action
The tight shoes restrict my feet and make walking hard.
B2
to control with rules
The school will restrict phone use during class time.
R
to limit yourself
I restrict my sugar intake to stay healthy.
translation
to limit something; to stop free movement or action; to control with rules; to limit yourself
Word Forms
3rd Present
restricts
Past
restricted
Perfect
restricted
Progressive
restricting