Pronunciation

/rɪˈstrɪkʃn/

Definitions

Noun

• restriction: A rule or limitation that prevents something from happening or being done freely. For example: “The airport has strict security restrictions.”
• Constraint: Something that restricts or controls a person’s actions or choices. For example: “Her financial constraints limited her options for travel.”
• Barrier: A hindrance or obstacle that prevents movement or access. For example: “The language barrier made communication difficult.”

Verb

• to restrict: To limit or confine something to a certain scope or condition. For example: “The company restricted employee access to sensitive data.”
• to curb: To control or lessen the extent of something, often negatively. For example: “The government is trying to curb air pollution.”

Phrases

• “Freedom from restriction” implies liberation from limitations.
• “Imposed restrictions” indicates limitations imposed by others.
• “Lifting restrictions” signifies removing previously imposed limitations.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The new policy imposes stricter restrictions on public gatherings.”
• Verb: “The government is gradually lifting COVID-19 restrictions as cases decline.”
• Adjective: “His creativity was restricted by his strict upbringing.”

Synonyms

• Limitation
• Constraint
• Barrier
• Control
• Curtailment
• Obstruction
• Regulation
• Prohibition