Restrict

Pronunciation: /rɪˈstrɪkt/

Definitions of restrict

verb to limit or control something

Example Sentences

A1 Doctors often restrict their patients' diets to improve their health.

A2 Some countries restrict access to certain websites for security reasons.

B1 The company restricts employees from using social media during work hours.

B2 The new law restricts the sale of alcohol to minors.

C1 The government is considering restricting the use of plastic bags to reduce pollution.

C2 The university has strict rules that restrict students from cheating on exams.

Examples of restrict in a Sentence

formal The new policy will restrict access to certain confidential information.

informal Mom restricts my screen time to two hours a day.

slang I hate when they restrict us from going to that party.

figurative Don't let fear restrict you from pursuing your dreams.

Grammatical Forms of restrict

• past tense: restricted
• plural: restricts
• comparative: more restricted
• superlative: most restricted
• present tense: restrict
• future tense: will restrict
• perfect tense: has restricted
• continuous tense: is restricting
• singular: restrict
• positive degree: restrict
• infinitive: to restrict
• gerund: restricting
• participle: restricted

Origin and Evolution of restrict

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'restrict' originated from the Latin word 'restrictus' which means 'drawn back' or 'confined'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'restrict' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to limiting or controlling something, such as rules, regulations, or boundaries.