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 - Betekenissen

To limit or control something

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

Gebruik: formalContext: legal or regulatory contexts

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

To prevent someone from doing something

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

Gebruik: formalContext: medical or health-related situations

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

To keep someone or something within certain limits

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

Gebruik: formalContext: educational or institutional settings

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

To make something limited in extent, number, or scope

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

Gebruik: formalContext: business or financial contexts

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

To confine or keep within certain boundaries

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

Gebruik: formalContext: legal or security-related situations

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

Synoniemen van Restrict

limit

To set a boundary or cap on something.

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

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

constrain

To impose restrictions or limitations that inhibit freedom of action.

Voorbeeld: Budget constraints prevented us from expanding the project.

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

constrict

To make something narrower, tighter, or more limited.

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

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

curtail

To reduce or restrict something, typically spending or activity.

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

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

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Restrict

put restrictions on

To impose limitations or rules on something or someone.

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

Opmerking: This phrase specifies the action of imposing restrictions.

limit access

To restrict or control entry or use of something.

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

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

impose constraints

To enforce restrictions or limitations on something.

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

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

constrain movement

To limit or restrict the ability to move freely.

Voorbeeld: The injury constrained his movement for weeks.

Opmerking: It specifically refers to restricting physical movement.

curtail freedom

To reduce or restrict the extent or practice of freedom.

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

Opmerking: It focuses on limiting the freedom of individuals.

set limitations

To establish boundaries or rules restricting certain actions or behaviors.

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

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

place a ban

To officially forbid or prohibit something.

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

Opmerking: It denotes the formal prohibition of something.

enforce a restriction

To ensure compliance with a rule or limitation.

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

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

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Restrict

clamp down

To take strict measures to stop or control something.

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

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

crack down

To enforce strict rules or laws with severity.

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

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

put the squeeze on

To apply pressure or make things difficult for someone.

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

Opmerking: 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.

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

Opmerking: 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.

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

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

muzzle

To silence or restrain someone from speaking out.

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

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

hem in

To confine or restrict movement or space.

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

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

Restrict - Voorbeelden

Restrict access to the building.

The doctor advised me to restrict my sugar intake.

The new law will restrict the use of plastic bags.

Grammatica van Restrict

Restrict - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form)

Lemma: restrict

Vervoegingen

Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): restricted

Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): restricting

Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): restricts

Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): restrict

Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): restrict

Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon

restrict bevat 2 lettergrepen: re • strict

Fonetische transcriptie: ri-ˈstrikt

re strict , ri ˈstrikt (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Restrict - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.

restrict: ~ 2100 (Zeer Veelvoorkomend).

Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.

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