English Dictionary
Definition restriction in British English
restriction
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/rɪˈstrɪkʃ(ə)n/
Example
Example
The county faces restrictions on the use of water for irrigating crops.
Example
The judge had imposed restrictions on the reporting of the case.
Example
We have been asking the government to lift all restrictions on food shipments.
Synonyms and related words
1.1
the act of limiting or controlling someone or something
Synonyms and related words
