place a limit on — to set a maximum amount, number, or extent that something cannot exceed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to set a maximum amount, number, or extent that something cannot exceed
Pronunciation (IPA): /pleɪs ə ˈlɪmɪt ɑːn/
Korean meaning: ~에 제한을 가하다, 한계를 설정하다
Korean pronunciation: 플레이스 어 **리**밋 온
Example Sentences
- My mom placed a limit on my gaming time after I played for 12 hours straight.
- The university placed a limit on the number of pizza slices per student at the cafeteria.
- The company placed a limit on email length to improve productivity.
place a limit on
NOUN//pleɪs ə ˈlɪmɪt ɑːn//
to set a maximum amount, number, or extent that something cannot exceed
to set a maximum amount, number, or extent that something cannot exceed
Place a limit on the permit, but fully commit!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
place는 라틴어 platea(넓은 거리)에서, limit는 라틴어 limes(경계, 한계선)에서 유래되어 '경계선을 설정한다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom placed a limit on my gaming time after I played for 12 hours straight.”
“The university placed a limit on the number of pizza slices per student at the cafeteria.”
“The company placed a limit on email length to improve productivity.”
“The city placed a limit on the number of food trucks operating downtown.”
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