restricting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb place restrictions on
   restrict; curtail; curb; cut back.
   
   • curtail drinking in school
2. verb place under restrictions; limit access to
   restrict.
   
   • This substance is controlled
3. verb place limits on (extent or access)
   throttle; bound; restrict; trammel; restrain; limit; confine.
   
   • restrict the use of this parking lot
   • limit the time you can spend with your friends
4. verb make more specific
   restrict; qualify.
   
   • qualify these remarks
5. adjective satellite restricting the scope or freedom of action
   constraining; constrictive; confining; limiting.
   

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