restrict

[ ri-strikt ]

/ rɪˈstrɪkt /

verb (used with object)

to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity.

Nearby words

restrainer, restraining order, restraint, restraint of trade, restraint order, restrict, restricted, restricted class, restricted code, restricted stock, restricted users group

Origin of restrict

1525–35; < Latin restrictus drawn back, tightened, bound, reserved, orig. past participle of restringere to restrain, equivalent to re- re- + strictus strict

SYNONYMS FOR restrict

curb, circumscribe, abridge, restrain.

ANTONYMS FOR restrict

free.

Related forms

re·strict·er, re·stric·tor, nounde·re·strict, verb (used with object)non·re·strict·ing, adjectiveo·ver·re·strict, verb (used with object)

pre·re·strict, verb (used with object)

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British Dictionary definitions for derestrict (1 of 2)

derestrict

/ (ˌdiːrɪˈstrɪkt) /

verb

(tr) to render or leave free from restriction, esp a road from speed limits

Derived Forms

derestriction, noun

British Dictionary definitions for derestrict (2 of 2)

restrict

/ (rɪˈstrɪkt) /

verb

(often foll by to) to confine or keep within certain often specified limits or selected boundsto restrict one's drinking to the evening

Word Origin for restrict

C16: from Latin rēstrictus bound up, from rēstringere; see restrain

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