restrict — to put limits on something or control it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put limits on something or control it
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈstrɪkt/
Korean meaning: 제한하다, 제약하다
Korean pronunciation: 리-스트릭트 (강세: 스트릭트)
Example Sentences
- My mom restricts my gaming time to only weekends - she's basically a fun-police officer!
- The school restricted students from bringing phones to prevent cheating during exams.
- The diet plan restricts sugar intake, which means goodbye to my beloved chocolate cake!
restrict
VERB//rɪˈstrɪkt//
to put limits on something or control it
to put limits on something or control it
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Origin
From Latin 'restrictus', the past participle of 'restringere', meaning 'to bind back' or 'to confine'. The word combines the prefix 're-' (back) with 'stringere' (to bind or draw tight).
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“My mom restricts my gaming time to only weekends - she's basically a fun-police officer!”
“The school restricted students from bringing phones to prevent cheating during exams.”
“The diet plan restricts sugar intake, which means goodbye to my beloved chocolate cake!”
“Due to water shortage, the city restricted water usage during peak hours.”
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