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Definition circumscribe in British English

circumscribe verb

[transitive]verb
/ˈsɜː(r)kəmˌskraɪb/
1

to limit something such as power, rights, or opportunities

Example

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

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2

to draw a line around something

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Definition circumscribe in British English