Restrict meaning

What does “restrict” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“restrict” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: place restrictions on.

restrict

place restrictions on
“curtail drinking in school”
Synonymscurtail curb cut back
place under restrictions; limit access to by law
“this substance is controlled”
“that area is restricted to security personnel only”
Synonymscontrol
Oppositesderestrict
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
“restrict the use of this parking lot”
“limit the time you can spend with your friends”
Synonymstrammel limit bound confine throttle
prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University