restrict
[ ri-strikt ]
/ rɪˈstrɪkt /
verb (used with object)
to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity.
Origin of restrict
SYNONYMS FOR restrict
ANTONYMS FOR restrict
free.
OTHER WORDS FROM restrict
Words nearby restrict
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 of derestrict
derestriction, nounBritish 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 bounds
to restrict one's drinking to the evening
Word Origin for restrict
C16: from Latin
rēstrictus bound up, from
rēstringere; see
restrain