Restrict

To limit or control something, To prevent someone from doing something, To keep someone or something within certain limits, To make something limited in extent, number, or scope, To confine or keep within certain boundaries

Restrict - Betydninger

To limit or control something

Eksempel: The new regulations restrict the use of pesticides in agriculture.

Brug: formalSammenhæng: legal or regulatory contexts

Bemærk: Commonly used in official documents and discussions related to rules and regulations.

To prevent someone from doing something

Eksempel: The doctor restricted him from consuming alcohol due to his health condition.

Brug: formalSammenhæng: medical or health-related situations

Bemærk: Used in professional settings such as healthcare or counseling.

To keep someone or something within certain limits

Eksempel: The school restricted access to certain websites on the students' computers.

Brug: formalSammenhæng: educational or institutional settings

Bemærk: Often used in policies or guidelines to maintain order and safety.

To make something limited in extent, number, or scope

Eksempel: The budget restrictions forced the company to cut back on hiring new employees.

Brug: formalSammenhæng: business or financial contexts

Bemærk: Frequently used in discussions about resource allocation and cost management.

To confine or keep within certain boundaries

Eksempel: The prisoner was restricted to his cell for the duration of the investigation.

Brug: formalSammenhæng: legal or security-related situations

Bemærk: Commonly used in legal proceedings or discussions about confinement.

Synonymer for Restrict

limit

To set a boundary or cap on something.

Eksempel: The number of attendees is limited to 50 people.

Bemærk: Similar to 'restrict' but may imply a specific numerical or quantitative limitation.

constrain

To impose restrictions or limitations that inhibit freedom of action.

Eksempel: Budget constraints prevented us from expanding the project.

Bemærk: Emphasizes the idea of being forced or compelled to adhere to limitations.

constrict

To make something narrower, tighter, or more limited.

Eksempel: The narrow road constricted traffic flow during rush hour.

Bemærk: Focuses on the physical or spatial restriction rather than general limitations.

curtail

To reduce or restrict something, typically spending or activity.

Eksempel: Due to budget cuts, we had to curtail our marketing campaign.

Bemærk: Often used in the context of reducing or cutting back on something rather than outright prohibition.

Restricts udtryk og almindelige sætninger

put restrictions on

To impose limitations or rules on something or someone.

Eksempel: The company put restrictions on the use of company vehicles after the incident.

Bemærk: This phrase specifies the action of imposing restrictions.

limit access

To restrict or control entry or use of something.

Eksempel: The museum limited access to the exhibit to VIP guests only.

Bemærk: It emphasizes the control over the ability to enter or use something.

impose constraints

To enforce restrictions or limitations on something.

Eksempel: The new regulations imposed constraints on the budget allocation.

Bemærk: It highlights the act of enforcing restrictions or limitations.

constrain movement

To limit or restrict the ability to move freely.

Eksempel: The injury constrained his movement for weeks.

Bemærk: It specifically refers to restricting physical movement.

curtail freedom

To reduce or restrict the extent or practice of freedom.

Eksempel: The government curtailed freedom of speech during the protests.

Bemærk: It focuses on limiting the freedom of individuals.

set limitations

To establish boundaries or rules restricting certain actions or behaviors.

Eksempel: The school set limitations on the use of electronic devices in class.

Bemærk: It indicates the act of establishing boundaries or rules.

place a ban

To officially forbid or prohibit something.

Eksempel: The city council placed a ban on single-use plastics to reduce pollution.

Bemærk: It denotes the formal prohibition of something.

enforce a restriction

To ensure compliance with a rule or limitation.

Eksempel: The organization enforced a restriction on late submissions of assignments.

Bemærk: It stresses the action of ensuring compliance with the restriction.

Restricts dagligdags (slang) udtryk

clamp down

To take strict measures to stop or control something.

Eksempel: The government is clamping down on illegal activities in the city.

Bemærk: It implies a more forceful or intense action compared to 'restrict.'

crack down

To enforce strict rules or laws with severity.

Eksempel: The school administration is cracking down on cheating during exams.

Bemærk: It conveys a stronger sense of enforcement compared to 'restrict.'

put the squeeze on

To apply pressure or make things difficult for someone.

Eksempel: The company is putting the squeeze on employees by cutting benefits.

Bemærk: It suggests creating discomfort or hardship rather than merely limiting actions.

tie someone's hands

To prevent someone from taking action or making choices freely.

Eksempel: The new policy ties our hands when it comes to making decisions.

Bemærk: It implies a complete hindrance of one's ability to act, unlike a general restriction.

bottle up

To suppress or control something, often referring to emotions or thoughts.

Eksempel: She tries to bottle up her emotions and never shows how she truly feels.

Bemærk: It suggests internalizing or hiding feelings rather than being restricted externally.

muzzle

To silence or restrain someone from speaking out.

Eksempel: The controversial politician was muzzled by his party to prevent further outbursts.

Bemærk: It implies a more active suppression, particularly of speech, compared to 'restrict.'

hem in

To confine or restrict movement or space.

Eksempel: The construction site is hemming in our office, making it hard to access.

Bemærk: It suggests a physical limitation or encirclement, typically with obstacles.

Restrict - Eksempler

Restrict access to the building.

The doctor advised me to restrict my sugar intake.

The new law will restrict the use of plastic bags.

Restricts grammatik

Restrict - Udsagnsord (Verb) / Verbum, grundform (Verb, base form)

Opslagsform: restrict

Bøjninger

Verbum, datid (Verb, past tense): restricted

Verbum, gerundium eller præsens participium (Verb, gerund or present participle): restricting

Verbum, 3. person ental nutid (Verb, 3rd person singular present): restricts

Verbum, grundform (Verb, base form): restrict

Verbum, nutid ikke 3. person ental (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): restrict

Stavelser, Opdeling og Betoning

restrict indeholder 2 stavelser: re • strict

Fonetisk transkription: ri-ˈstrikt

re strict , ri ˈstrikt (Den røde stavelse er trykbetonet)

Restrict - Betydning og brugsfrekvens

Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000.

restrict: ~ 2100 (Meget Almindelig).

Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.

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