Definition of “Restrict”

Restrict (verb):

1. To limit or control something, typically by imposing rules, regulations, or conditions:
   • Example: “The new law restricts smoking in public places.”
   • Example: “The company restricts access to sensitive information.”
   • Example: “They restrict the number of participants in the workshop.”
2. **To prevent or hinder someone or something from doing something:
   • Example: “His injury restricted him from playing sports.”
   • Example: “Financial constraints restrict our ability to expand.”
   • Example: “They restricted her movements during the investigation.”

Prepositions Used with “Restrict”

• Restrict to: Used to indicate what is limited or confined to a specific range or number.
  • Example: “Access to the building is restricted to authorized personnel.”
• Restrict from: Less commonly used, indicating something is prevented from happening or being done.
  • Example: “They restrict students from using mobile phones in class.”

Collocations with “Restrict”

• Restrict access
• Restrict movement
• Restrict use
• Restrict freedom
• Restrict availability
• Restrict entry
• Restrict development
• Restrict behavior
• Restrict travel
• Restrict sales
• Restrict rights
• Restrict privileges
• Restrict options
• Restrict activities
• Restrict choices
• Restrict movement
• Restrict imports
• Restrict exports
• Restrict information
• Restrict operations

Example Sentences

1. The company restricts access to confidential documents.
2. The school restricts students from using cell phones during classes.
3. Financial constraints restrict their ability to expand the business.
4. They restrict the number of entries for the competition.
5. The new policy restricts smoking in all public buildings.
6. The treaty aims to restrict the use of chemical weapons.
7. The diet restricts carbohydrate intake to promote weight loss.
8. The law restricts the sale of alcohol to minors.
9. They restrict access to the construction site for safety reasons.
10. The regulations restrict the export of certain endangered species.
11. The government restricts the import of certain agricultural products.
12. They restrict access to the server room to authorized personnel only.
13. The company restricts travel during peak business seasons.
14. They restrict the use of parking spaces to residents only.
15. The contract restricts the contractor from subcontracting the work.
16. The landlord restricts pets from being kept in the apartment.
17. The policy aims to restrict excessive use of natural resources.
18. The regulations restrict the maximum speed limit on this road.
19. The organization restricts membership to professionals in the field.
20. They restrict development in environmentally sensitive areas.
21. The law restricts the sale of firearms to licensed individuals.
22. The treaty aims to restrict the testing of nuclear weapons.
23. The rules restrict the hours during which noise can be made.
24. They restrict the use of pesticides in agricultural practices.
25. The committee restricts the number of attendees for safety reasons.
26. The diet plan restricts calorie intake to promote health.
27. The policy restricts the use of plastic bags in retail stores.
28. The school restricts access to certain websites on campus.
29. They restrict the distribution of the product to authorized retailers.
30. The building code restricts the height of structures in this area.
31. The agreement restricts the company from competing in certain markets.
32. Financial regulations restrict the amount of leverage banks can use.
33. The regulations restrict fishing in protected marine areas.
34. The law restricts the use of fireworks to designated holidays.
35. The organization restricts access to confidential patient information.
36. The landlord restricts the number of tenants in each apartment.
37. They restrict the hours during which deliveries can be made.
38. The policy restricts political campaigning on campus.
39. The regulations restrict the discharge of pollutants into rivers.
40. The treaty aims to restrict the use of landmines in warfare.
41. They restrict the sale of prescription medication to licensed pharmacists.
42. The policy restricts the use of personal devices during working hours.
43. The committee restricts the sale of tickets to registered members only.
44. The law restricts access to certain areas of the national park.
45. The guidelines restrict the use of chemicals in food production.
46. The agreement restricts the disposal of hazardous waste.
47. They restrict the sale of alcohol to persons under the legal drinking age.
48. The policy restricts the use of company resources for personal purposes.
49. The rules restrict the size of advertisements in this publication.
50. The city restricts parking in downtown areas to residents only.