restricted

adjective
UK: /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/
US: /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/

  1. Limited in extent, number, or freedom.

    1. Access is restricted after hours to authorized personnel only.
    2. The library has restricted internet access for students to academic websites.

  2. Subject to particular rules or limitations.

    1. My diet is restricted I can't eat sugar.
    2. The new law placed restricted limits on the sale of certain weapons.

  3. Not allowing much movement.

    1. I felt restricted in the small room.
    2. The tight seatbelt felt restricted during the bumpy plane ride, making me uncomfortable.

Synonyms

confine controlled restrained bound limited
restricted verb

  1. Past tense and past participle of restrict: to put a limit on something.

    1. I restricted my spending this month.
    2. The government restricted public gatherings due to the health crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "restricted" in English means: Limited in extent, number, or freedom., Subject to particular rules or limitations., Not allowing much movement..

The phonetic transcription of "restricted" is /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/ in British English and /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "restricted": confine, controlled, restrained, bound, limited.

Example usage of "restricted": "Access is restricted after hours to authorized personnel only.". More examples on the page.