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restrict

/rɪˈstrɪkt/
re · strict
Adverb:restrictively
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Adjective:restrictive
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Past Simple:restricted
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Past Participle:restricted
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Present Participle:restricting
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• verb

1

To put a limit on something or keep it under control.

Example

"The municipal government decided to restrict the use of outdoor sprinklers during the summer drought."

2

To deprive someone or something of freedom of movement or action.

Example

"Heavy winter coats can sometimes restrict your movement while hiking."

3

To withhold sensitive or classified information from general circulation or disclosure.

Example

"The agency voted to restrict access to the archival documents for another decade."

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• Rhymes for restrict

• Nearby Words

restrainedly
restraint
restrengthen
restrict
restricted
restrictedly
restriction

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'restrictus', the past participle of 'restringere' ('to bind back, hold in check'), formed from 're-' ('back') and 'stringere' ('to draw tight or bind').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Restrict. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/restrict
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