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Definition circumscribe in American English

circumscribe verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈsɜrkəmˌskraɪb/
1

to limit something such as power, rights, or opportunities

Example

Armstrong was the company president, though his powers were circumscribed.

Synonyms and related words
draw a line in the sand limit control
2

to draw a line around something

Synonyms and related words
mark out draw mark
Definition circumscribe in American English