restriction

noun
UK: /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/
US: /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

  1. A rule or law that limits what you can do, or what can happen.

    1. There is a restriction on the number of people.
    2. The new law placed a restriction on smoking in public places to protect health.

  2. The act of limiting or controlling someone or something.

    1. The restriction of water use is now in place.
    2. Due to budget restrictions, the company had to reduce the number of new hires.

Synonyms

limitation control regulation rule curb constraint
restriction transitive-verb

  1. To limit the amount, size, etc., of something.

    1. I need to restriction my sugar intake.
    2. The new regulations restriction the use of pesticides in farming practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "restriction" in English means: A rule or law that limits what you can do, or what can happen., The act of limiting or controlling someone or something..

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

Synonyms for "restriction": limitation, control, regulation, rule, curb, constraint.

Example usage of "restriction": "There is a restriction on the number of people.". More examples on the page.