Restricting

Pronunciation: /riːˈstrɪktɪŋ/

Restricting (verb)

  1. To make something smaller or less in amount, size, or range.
  2. To control or limit who can use or access something.

Examples

  • Restricting the amount of sugar can improve health.
  • Restricting access to certain areas is necessary for safety.

Common collocations: restrict access, restrict options, restrict entry, restrict usage

Synonyms of Restricting

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Restricting

  • to permit or enable something to happen.
  • to set free from restrictions.