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restrict

restrict, limit, astrict, restricts, restricted, restricting, unrestricted - v 

to keep within certain boundaries.

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Sentence examples

“It also explained that internet access was restricted because of limited resources when the school opened.”

“It also means more prisons having to restrict access to activities, so prisoners spend more time locked in their cells.”

“There were concerns that the deal would restrict the use of other photo services.”

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etymology

restrict (v.)

1530s, "to limit, bound, confine (someone or something), prevent from passing a certain limit in any kind of action," from Latin restrictus, past participle of restringere "bind fast, restrain". Regarded 18c. as a Scottishism.