restricting

Describes something that limits or controls actions, movement, or freedom.

ruОписывает то, что ограничивает или контролирует действия, движение или свободу.esDescribe algo que limita o controla las acciones, el movimiento o la libertad.frQui limite ou restreint les actions, les mouvements ou la liberté, ou qui impose des contraintes.deBeschreibt etwas, das einschränkt, begrenzt oder kontrolliert – Handlungen, Bewegungen oder Freiheit werden eingeschränkt.ptDescreve algo que limita ou controla ações, movimentos ou liberdade; que impõe restrições ou reduz a amplitude de algo.zh形容限制或控制行动、活动或自由的事物；也指使人感到拘束、不自由的。arيصف ما يحدّ من الأفعال أو الحركة أو الحرية أو يقيّدها ويكبحها.

1. Limiting freedom or scope B2 formal

   Placing limits on what someone can do or on the extent of something.

   • The new law is restricting the use of plastic bags.
   • She found the dress code too restricting for her personal style.
   • The contract has restricting clauses that limit our options.

   ruОграничивающийesrestringentefrrestrictif (qui limite)deEinschränkendptRestritivozh限制性的arمُقَيِّد

   同义词: bindingconfiningconstrainingcontrollingcurbinglimitingrestrictivetying

   反义词: freeingpermissiveunrestrictive

• more restricting comparative form
• most restricting superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of limiting or confining something within certain boundaries or rules.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по ограничению или сдерживанию чего-либо в определённых границах или правилах.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de limitar o contener algo dentro de ciertos límites o reglas.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de limiter ou de contraindre quelque chose dans certaines bornes ou règles.deVerb, das angibt, etwas einzuschränken oder in bestimmten Grenzen, Regeln oder Bedingungen zu halten.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de limitar ou conter algo dentro de certos limites ou regras.zh动词，表示对某事物加以限制，使其不超出一定的范围、数量或规则。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقييد شيء ما أو حصره ضمن حدود أو قواعد معينة، أو كبحه ومنعه من التجاوز.

1. Limit or confine B2 formal

   To put a limit on something; to keep something within certain boundaries.

   • The new law restricts the use of plastic bags.
   • Doctors restrict his diet to low-sodium foods.
   • The company restricts access to confidential files.

   ruОграничиватьesLimitar o confinarfrlimiter ou confinerdeEinschränkenptRestringirzh限制arيُقَيِّد

   同义词: boundcapconfineconstraincontrolcurblimitnarrowregulatetrammel

   反义词: expandextendfreeliberateloosen

2. Control or regulate B2 formal

   To control or regulate something, often by imposing rules or conditions.

   • The government restricts the sale of alcohol to minors.
   • The school restricts cell phone use during class.
   • They restrict the number of visitors to the museum each day.

   ruОграничиватьesrestringirfrrestreindre, réglementerdeEinschränkenptRestringirzh限制arتقييد

   同义词: boundcapcircumscribeconfinecontrolcurblimitmoderateregulaterestrain

   反义词: easefreeliberateloosen

• restricted past participle
• restricted past simple
• restricting present participle
• restricts third person singular