restrict
Pronunciation: /rɪˈstrɪkt/
verb
- put a limit on; keep under control: some roads may have to be closed at peak times to restrict the number of visitors
- deprive (someone or something) of freedom of movement or action: cities can restrict groups of protesters from gathering on a residential street
- (restrict someone to) limit someone to only doing or having (a particular thing) or staying in (a particular place): I shall restrict myself to a single example
- (restrict something to) limit something to (a particular place, time, or group): the Zoological Gardens were at first restricted to members and their guests
- withhold (information) from general disclosure: at first the Americans tried to restrict news of their involvement in Vietnam
Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin restrict- 'confined, bound fast', from the verb restringere (see restrain)