restrict (v.)

  1. place restrictions on; curtail drinking in school

    [ Syn: curtail , curb , cut back ]

  2. place under restrictions; limit access to; This substance is controlled'

  3. place limits on (extent or access); restrict the use of this parking lot; limit the time you can spend with your friends

    [ Syn: restrain , trammel , limit , bound , confine , throttle ]

  4. make more specific; qualify these remarks

    [ Syn: qualify ]

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