Restrict
verb
To limit or control something or someone, or the freedom to do something.
The government passed the law to restrict smoking in public places.
Often appears as...
- restrict access
- restrict movement
verb
To confine or keep within certain limits.
The training program was restricted to a few select participants.
Often appears as...
- restrict to
- restrict from
verb
To prevent from doing something.
The disease restricted him from leading a normal life.
Often appears as...
- restrict from
- restrict in
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Disapproving
verb
To limit the amount or range of something.
The company needs to restrict its spending.
Often appears as...
- restrict spending
- restrict supply
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Business
verb
To limit or control something or someone, or the freedom to do something.
The government passed the law to restrict smoking in public places.
Often appears as...
- restrict access
- restrict movement
verb
To confine or keep within certain limits.
The training program was restricted to a few select participants.
Often appears as...
- restrict to
- restrict from
verb
To prevent from doing something.
The disease restricted him from leading a normal life.
Often appears as...
- restrict from
- restrict in
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To limit the amount or range of something.
The company needs to restrict its spending.
Often appears as...
- restrict spending
- restrict supply
Usage tips
Business
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Imposed
Usually indicates a higher power or authority imposing rules or limits.
The library will restrict noise levels during exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
Often carries a negative feeling, as freedoms or actions are being limited.
Players felt restricted by the new team rules.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Collocations
Learn common phrases like 'restrict access' to grasp usage in daily situations.
The museum restricted access to the rare collection.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Imposed
Usually indicates a higher power or authority imposing rules or limits.
The library will restrict noise levels during exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
Often carries a negative feeling, as freedoms or actions are being limited.
Players felt restricted by the new team rules.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Collocations
Learn common phrases like 'restrict access' to grasp usage in daily situations.
The museum restricted access to the rare collection.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Imposed
Usually indicates a higher power or authority imposing rules or limits.
The library will restrict noise levels during exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
Often carries a negative feeling, as freedoms or actions are being limited.
Players felt restricted by the new team rules.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Collocations
Learn common phrases like 'restrict access' to grasp usage in daily situations.
The museum restricted access to the rare collection.
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Welcome to Atlantium,...
international media coverage over the years and typically the stories take a fairly light-hearted tone but they do provide me with the vehicle for getting out a serious message to the people interviewing me from time to time we support assisted suicide marriage equality abortion rights and unrestricted international freedom of
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The puzzle of motivation...
zoom straight ahead to it, they work really well. But for the real candle problem, you don't want to be looking like this. The solution is on the periphery. You want to be looking around. That reward actually narrows our focus and restricts our possibility. Let me tell you why this is so important.
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How to create cleaner...
In this case, the most powerful force for good is regulation, the rules that can restrict the amount of carbon dioxide emitted from power plants, and make energy companies around the world wary of what they put into the air. Until then, every time you turn on a screen or flick a light switch,
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EWWW! Maggots Eat...
flies they've really laid into this guy maggots if they're restricted actually do some good because they're trying to get away the dead tissue but with these things they're going to keep going and they're going to just go to pulling leg that's probably gonna fall off and the
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Why should you read...
In this thought experiment, Woolf demonstrates the tragedy of genius restricted, and looks back through time for hints of these hidden histories. She wrote, "When one reads of a witch being ducked, of a woman possessed by devils, of a wise woman selling herbs,
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The power of creative...
As it turns out, boundless freedom isn't always helpful. In reality, any project is restricted by many factors, such as the cost, what materials you have at your disposal, and unbreakable laws of physics. These factors are called creative constraints,
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5 tips to improve your...
At first glance, that seems great. But what about the long-term environmental effects? If gasoline use is less restricted by cost, this could also cause a huge surge in air pollution, an unintended consequence that's important to think about.
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Why is cotton in...
The strengthened wall is more rigid, restricting further growth. That means if the fiber remodels its walls too early, it will be short, and ultimately make rough, weak fabrics. But if cell wall strengthening begins too late,
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Peter Attia: What if...
I did it simply by restricting those things, which admittedly suggests I have a bias based on my personal experience. But that doesn't mean my bias is wrong, and most important, all of this can be tested scientifically.
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Love doesn’t need labels...
not interested in giving myself or anyone else restricting them with a certain label I've decided that I'm or whatever now the third label that I had to deal with uh this was a big one considering
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Welcome to Atlantium,...
international media coverage over the years and typically the stories take a fairly light-hearted tone but they do provide me with the vehicle for getting out a serious message to the people interviewing me from time to time we support assisted suicide marriage equality abortion rights and unrestricted international freedom of
Video examples
The puzzle of motivation...
zoom straight ahead to it, they work really well. But for the real candle problem, you don't want to be looking like this. The solution is on the periphery. You want to be looking around. That reward actually narrows our focus and restricts our possibility. Let me tell you why this is so important.
Video examples
How to create cleaner...
In this case, the most powerful force for good is regulation, the rules that can restrict the amount of carbon dioxide emitted from power plants, and make energy companies around the world wary of what they put into the air. Until then, every time you turn on a screen or flick a light switch,
Video examples
EWWW! Maggots Eat...
flies they've really laid into this guy maggots if they're restricted actually do some good because they're trying to get away the dead tissue but with these things they're going to keep going and they're going to just go to pulling leg that's probably gonna fall off and the
Video examples
Why should you read...
In this thought experiment, Woolf demonstrates the tragedy of genius restricted, and looks back through time for hints of these hidden histories. She wrote, "When one reads of a witch being ducked, of a woman possessed by devils, of a wise woman selling herbs,
Video examples
The power of creative...
As it turns out, boundless freedom isn't always helpful. In reality, any project is restricted by many factors, such as the cost, what materials you have at your disposal, and unbreakable laws of physics. These factors are called creative constraints,
Video examples
5 tips to improve your...
At first glance, that seems great. But what about the long-term environmental effects? If gasoline use is less restricted by cost, this could also cause a huge surge in air pollution, an unintended consequence that's important to think about.
Video examples
Why is cotton in...
The strengthened wall is more rigid, restricting further growth. That means if the fiber remodels its walls too early, it will be short, and ultimately make rough, weak fabrics. But if cell wall strengthening begins too late,
Video examples
Peter Attia: What if...
I did it simply by restricting those things, which admittedly suggests I have a bias based on my personal experience. But that doesn't mean my bias is wrong, and most important, all of this can be tested scientifically.
Video examples
Love doesn’t need labels...
not interested in giving myself or anyone else restricting them with a certain label I've decided that I'm or whatever now the third label that I had to deal with uh this was a big one considering
Example 1 of 10
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
Typically, when you look for role models, you want someone who has your interests and came from the same background. Well, look how restricting that is. What people should do is take role models a la carte. If there's someone whose character you appreciated, you respect that trait.
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Kevin Mitnick
American Businessman
Penetrating a company's security often starts with the bad guy obtaining some piece of information that seems so innocent, so everyday and unimportant, that most people in the organization don't see any reason why the item should be protected and restricted.
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Kat Timpf
American Writer
College is supposed to be a place that prepares its students for the real world. That's the entire purpose of attending! Learning how to be an engaged citizen is something that should be encouraged in this kind of environment, not restricted.
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Frank Rijkaard
Dutch Athlete
The evolution of football has seen a reduction in the space between the teams. It is therefore important for the modern footballer to react and be quicker than in the past, because there is more happening in the restricted space.
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Eckhart Tolle
German Speaker
Thinking is a wonderful tool if it's applied. Thinking, however, can not become the master. Thinking is a very bad master. If you're dominated by thinking then your life becomes very restricted.
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Gunnar Peterson
American Businessman
You'll get a cheat meal, no question. It's not a cheat day. Every day, I indulge with something, because if I feel restricted, I'm gonna lash out.
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Geert Wilders
Dutch Politician
We must have the courage to restrict legal immigration instead of expanding it, even if we sometimes have to build a wall.
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Hiten Tejwani
Indian Actor
I think when you play a negative character you cannot restrict yourself. You can go wild.
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Egon Schiele
Austrian Artist
To restrict the artist is a crime. It is to murder germinating life.
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Gloria Steinem
American Activist
Gender is probably the most restricting force in American life.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
Typically, when you look for role models, you want someone who has your interests and came from the same background. Well, look how restricting that is. What people should do is take role models a la carte. If there's someone whose character you appreciated, you respect that trait.
Quote examples
Kevin Mitnick
American Businessman
Penetrating a company's security often starts with the bad guy obtaining some piece of information that seems so innocent, so everyday and unimportant, that most people in the organization don't see any reason why the item should be protected and restricted.
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Kat Timpf
American Writer
College is supposed to be a place that prepares its students for the real world. That's the entire purpose of attending! Learning how to be an engaged citizen is something that should be encouraged in this kind of environment, not restricted.
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Frank Rijkaard
Dutch Athlete
The evolution of football has seen a reduction in the space between the teams. It is therefore important for the modern footballer to react and be quicker than in the past, because there is more happening in the restricted space.
Quote examples
Eckhart Tolle
German Speaker
Thinking is a wonderful tool if it's applied. Thinking, however, can not become the master. Thinking is a very bad master. If you're dominated by thinking then your life becomes very restricted.
Quote examples
Gunnar Peterson
American Businessman
You'll get a cheat meal, no question. It's not a cheat day. Every day, I indulge with something, because if I feel restricted, I'm gonna lash out.
Quote examples
Geert Wilders
Dutch Politician
We must have the courage to restrict legal immigration instead of expanding it, even if we sometimes have to build a wall.
Quote examples
Hiten Tejwani
Indian Actor
I think when you play a negative character you cannot restrict yourself. You can go wild.
Quote examples
Egon Schiele
Austrian Artist
To restrict the artist is a crime. It is to murder germinating life.
Quote examples
Gloria Steinem
American Activist
Gender is probably the most restricting force in American life.
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