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Definition restricted in British English

restricted adjective

adjective
/rɪˈstrɪktɪd/
1

intended only for people who have been given special permission

Example

The officers were caught photographing in a restricted military zone.

Example

This is a restricted area.

Synonyms and related words
limited restricted restrictive
1.1

only for the use of or only including particular people or purposes

Example

Access is restricted to the elderly.

Example

The information was restricted to senior management.

Example

This trend isn't restricted to fortysomething males.

Synonyms and related words
limited restricted restrictive
Example

Freedom of the press is restricted here.

Example

Officials are restricted in their movements in the central zone.

Synonyms and related words
limited restricted restrictive
3

limited in what it is possible to do

Example

The accident left me with restricted movement in my right arm.

Synonyms and related words
limited restricted restrictive
Definition restricted in British English