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Definition ration in British English

ration verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈræʃ(ə)n/
1

to control the supply of something such as food so that people are allowed only a fixed amount

Example

During the strike, petrol had to be rationed.

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

to allow someone to have only a small amount of something

Example

I've rationed myself to one bar of chocolate a week.

Synonyms and related words
share divide distribute
Definition ration in British English