Pronunciation: /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
noun a limiting condition or measure, a limitation or control
A1 There is a restriction on the number of items you can borrow from the library.
A2 The doctor advised me to follow a strict diet restriction to improve my health.
B1 The airline has a restriction on the size and weight of carry-on luggage.
B2 The new law imposes strict restrictions on the use of pesticides near water sources.
C1 The government implemented restrictions on travel to certain countries due to safety concerns.
C2 The company's policy includes restrictions on the use of personal devices during work hours.
adjective restrictive, limiting in nature
A1 There is a restriction on the number of items you can borrow from the library.
A2 The restaurant has a restriction on outside food being brought in.
B1 The new software comes with restrictions on the number of users who can access it.
B2 The company has implemented strict restrictions on personal internet usage during work hours.
C1 The government imposed restrictions on travel to certain countries due to security concerns.
C2 The contract included detailed restrictions on the use of confidential information by employees.
formal The government imposed a new restriction on the use of pesticides in agriculture.
informal Sorry, there's a restriction on the number of guests allowed at the party.
slang I can't go out tonight, my parents put a restriction on my social life.
figurative Her fear of failure was like a heavy restriction holding her back from pursuing her dreams.
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