Restriction
/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
Definitions
A limit or control on someone or something.
/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
A limitation or control.
There are restrictions on the use of mobile phones in the classroom.
💡 Simply: It's like a rule that says 'You can't do this' or 'You can only do this much'. Imagine your parents giving you a bedtime—that’s a restriction!
👶 For kids: A rule that says you can't do something.
More Examples
The government imposed travel restrictions due to the pandemic.
The company has placed restrictions on overtime hours.
How It's Used
"The new law places restrictions on the sale of firearms."
"Patients may experience restrictions on their diet."
"There are restrictions on withdrawals from the account."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
under restriction
Subject to limitations or controls.
"The company is operating under restriction due to the economic crisis."
without restriction
Allowing or permitting something freely, without any limitations.
"The museum allows photography without restriction."
From Latin restrictio, from restringere ('to restrain').
Used since the early 17th century to denote a limiting action or constraint. It was used in legal and philosophical contexts to denote limitations imposed on actions or freedom.
Memory tip
Think of a RE stricted zone – a barrier preventing access.