restrict

/ɹɪstɹˈɪkt/

/ɹiˈstɹɪkt/

to restrict

MAIN VERB

to put someone or something under control by laws and rules

synonyms : control

antonyms : derestrict

place restrictions on

synonyms : curb

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

synonyms : bound

prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed

Examples

1. The Biden administration may be stealing a march by enhancing its own existing models of restricting foreign deductions.

2. Another type of equity compensation is restricted stock awards.

3. The new governments in both countries are heavily restricting evolutionary teaching.

4. However, after about 15 minutes the harness restricted blood flow to his legs.