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Restricted

rəˈstrɪktəd
Common
~ 4700
~ 4700, Common
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Limited in scope, extent, or access, Subject to restrictions or limitations, To keep within certain limits or boundaries

Restricted - Meanings

Limited in scope, extent, or access

Example: The number of participants for the workshop is restricted to 20 people.
Usage: formalContext: official announcements, rules, regulations
Note: Often used in formal contexts to indicate limitations or constraints.

Subject to restrictions or limitations

Example: I'm sorry, but access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Usage: formalContext: security, access control
Note: Commonly used in security-related contexts to indicate limited access.

To keep within certain limits or boundaries

Example: She restricted her calorie intake to lose weight.
Usage: formalContext: health, dieting
Note: Used in contexts related to self-imposed limitations or regulations.

Restricted's synonyms

limited

Limited refers to something that is restricted in quantity or extent.
Example: The number of participants in the workshop is limited to 20.
Note: Limited often implies a specific cap or boundary, whereas restricted may imply a limitation imposed by external factors.

constrained

Constrained suggests being restricted or limited by external conditions or factors.
Example: Due to budget constraints, we cannot proceed with the project as planned.
Note: Constrained often implies limitations imposed by external forces, while restricted can also imply intentional limitations.

confined

Confined means to be restricted within a certain space or limits.
Example: The children were confined to their rooms as a form of punishment.
Note: Confined specifically refers to being restricted within physical boundaries or spaces.

circumscribed

Circumscribed means to be restricted or limited by specific boundaries or constraints.
Example: The scope of the project is circumscribed by the available resources.
Note: Circumscribed often implies a clear delineation of boundaries or limits, while restricted may have a broader application.

Restricted expressions, common phrases

Under restriction

This phrase indicates that something is limited or controlled by rules or regulations.
Example: The area is under restriction due to the ongoing construction.
Note: It emphasizes the specific situation of being under control or limitation compared to the general term 'restricted'.

Subject to limitations

This phrase means that something is controlled or influenced by certain restrictions or boundaries.
Example: The new policy is subject to limitations regarding the number of participants.
Note: It highlights the idea of being dependent on specific conditions or constraints.

Place restrictions on

To impose rules or limitations on something to regulate its usage or access.
Example: The government decided to place restrictions on the use of plastic bags.
Note: It suggests actively setting limits or boundaries on a particular subject.

Constrained by regulations

To be limited or restricted by official rules or laws.
Example: The company was constrained by regulations when it came to importing certain goods.
Note: It specifies the source of the restriction as coming from regulations or laws.

Restricted access

Access that is limited to a specific group or individuals.
Example: The document contains restricted access information that only authorized personnel can view.
Note: It focuses on the limitation of access rather than the general sense of being restricted.

Within bounds

To stay within the limits or boundaries established for a particular activity.
Example: The team must operate within bounds set by the league's regulations.
Note: It implies staying within specified limits, similar to being restricted but emphasizing the boundaries.

Curtail freedoms

To restrict or limit freedoms, rights, or activities for a specific purpose.
Example: In times of crisis, governments may need to curtail freedoms to ensure public safety.
Note: It denotes a deliberate reduction or limitation of freedoms rather than a general restriction.

Restricted everyday (slang) expressions

Restricted

To limit or control access to a place or information.
Example: I'm sorry, but this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Note: The original term

Off-limits

Used to describe a place or thing that is not allowed to be entered or used.
Example: That room is off-limits to visitors.
Note: Conveys a sense of prohibition more informally than 'restricted'.

No-go zone

An area that is unsafe or forbidden to enter or use.
Example: The construction site is a no-go zone without proper safety gear.
Note: Emphasizes the danger or prohibition implied in 'restricted'.

Banned

Officially prohibited or forbidden by a rule or law.
Example: Smoking is banned in this building.
Note: Stronger connotation of prohibition compared to 'restricted'.

Blocked off

To prevent access to a particular area by blocking it with obstacles or barriers.
Example: The street was blocked off for the parade.
Note: Describes physically obstructed access more explicitly than 'restricted'.

Out of bounds

Exceeding the limits or boundaries set by rules or norms.
Example: The teacher emphasized that the student's behavior was out of bounds.
Note: Can refer to behavior rather than just physical access, providing a broader meaning than 'restricted'.

Restricted - Examples

The area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
The use of cellphones is restricted during the exam.
The company has a restricted budget for this project.

Restricted grammar

Restricted - Verb (Verb) / Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle)
Lemma: restrict
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): restricted
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): restricting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): restricts
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): restrict
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): restrict
Syllables, Separation and Stress
restricted Contains 3 syllables: re • strict • ed
Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈstrik-təd
re strict ed , ri ˈstrik təd (The red syllable is stressed)

Restricted - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
restricted: ~ 4700 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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