IELTS Anvil

restrict

CEFR: B2

To put a limit on, contain, or keep within specific bounds, such as movements or access.

Synonyms

limit
circumscribe

Common Collocations

severely restrict
restrict access
restrict the flow of

Example Sentence

Strict urban zoning laws restrict heavy vehicle transit through residential districts during peak hours.

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