restriction

[rɪˈstrɪkʃ(ə)n]

restriction Definition

  • 1a rule or law that limits or controls what people can do
  • 2the act of limiting or controlling something

Using restriction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "restriction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    There are restrictions on the use of mobile phones in the library.

  • Example

    The government imposed restrictions on the sale of alcohol during the pandemic.

  • Example

    The company has lifted the restrictions on remote work for its employees.

restriction Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for restriction

Phrases with restriction

  • a government policy that limits international trade, often through tariffs or quotas

    Example

    The country's economy suffered due to the trade restrictions imposed by other countries.

  • a limitation on the types or amounts of food that a person can eat, often due to medical or ethical reasons

    Example

    She follows a vegan diet due to her dietary restrictions.

  • a rule that limits access to something based on age

    Example

    The movie has an age restriction of 18+ due to its violent content.

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Summary: restriction in Brief

A 'restriction' [rɪˈstrɪkʃ(ə)n] is a rule or law that limits or controls what people can do, or the act of limiting or controlling something. Examples include restrictions on mobile phone use in the library and government-imposed restrictions on the sale of alcohol during the pandemic. 'Restriction' extends into phrases like 'trade restriction,' which limits international trade, and 'dietary restriction,' which limits the types or amounts of food that a person can eat.

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